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S50 BGS

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,289 mi
Last recorded91,289 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 BGS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 91,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 90,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2021 90,271 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake only just passed at 16%

under-rays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 89,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 89,227 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear exhaust clamp corroded

under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 88,305 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 86,962 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 85,645 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 83,631 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,117 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,860 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 61,419 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 60,050 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 52,581 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 52,548 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 33,420 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,420 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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S50 BGS is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2005 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 66,511 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S50 BGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S50 BGS is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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