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SH55 SAJ

2005 BMW M5

Bronze Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,261 mi
Last recorded38,261 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 SAJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 38,261 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 38,163 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 38,130 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 37,996 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 37,904 miles

slight oil leak from rear differential

Fail 3 May 2021 37,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 8 May 2020 37,781 miles

slight oil leak from rear differential

Fail 8 May 2020 37,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 13 May 2019 37,351 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 36,660 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 36,568 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 36,302 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 36,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 35,470 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 35,310 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,000 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 34,753 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,192 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 33,806 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 29,842 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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SH55 SAJ is a 2005 BMW M5 in Bronze with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SH55 SAJ, 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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What year was SH55 SAJ registered?

SH55 SAJ is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is SH55 SAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 SAJ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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