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SF55 XUK

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,804 mi
Last recorded117,804 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 XUK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 117,804 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 117,065 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 114,696 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 113,323 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 111,181 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm tread

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm tread

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 3 Jul 2020 107,132 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 104,761 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 104,761 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 99,345 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 99,345 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe retaining nut excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 93,766 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 86,976 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 86,969 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing seat belt stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 80,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 66,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 66,638 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 57,739 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 57,735 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 48,758 miles

Monitor both rear tyres showing 3mm of tread.

Monitor corrosion on front and rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,328 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,359 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 22,131 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s and o/s front brake discs inner faces showing deterioration,corrosion.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,131 miles

n/s and o/s front brake discs inner faces showing deterioration,corrosion.

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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SF55 XUK is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SF55 XUK, 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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SF55 XUK is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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