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S555 GRR

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,740 mi
Last recorded85,740 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 GRR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 85,740 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 83,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe to back box (7.1.2)

slight oil leak on diffrential

Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,138 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 74,142 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 50,116 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 62,014 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 62,014 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,598 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,986 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,427 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 31,079 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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S555 GRR is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S555 GRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S555 GRR registered?

S555 GRR is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is S555 GRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 GRR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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