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SG55 WMY

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

115,822 mi
Last recorded115,822 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 WMY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 115,822 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 113,906 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 113,015 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 113,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 107,455 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 105,814 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Rear Axle Lower Outer, Both Sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 105,812 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Rear Axle Lower Outer, Both Sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 96,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 95,010 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall slight damage

Nearside Rear lower suspension bush slight play

Nearside Rear tyre wall slight damage

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 95,010 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside/nearside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack dripping (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wall slight damage

Nearside Rear lower suspension bush slight play

Nearside Rear tyre wall slight damage

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 91,808 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front wheel has been repaired

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 91,760 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,810 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 87,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 78,799 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 70,592 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 64,926 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 64,926 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 58,587 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 51,180 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,332 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 33,064 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 32,020 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,873 miles

slight corosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 19 Nov 2007 26,537 miles

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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SG55 WMY is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SG55 WMY, 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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SG55 WMY is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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