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SH55 CNJ

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,732 mi
Last recorded135,732 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 CNJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 135,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 132,838 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 121,889 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 115,874 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 110,226 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 105,482 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 97,528 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 97,528 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 90,422 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 85,211 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 84,826 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 70,799 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 70,589 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake discs pitted recommend early replacement nearside front tyre kerb band slight tear

Fail 4 Nov 2009 54,680 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 54,680 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 40,259 miles

oil leak from gearbox area

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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SH55 CNJ is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH55 CNJ, 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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SH55 CNJ is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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