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SJ55 CEY

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,871 mi
Last recorded113,871 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 CEY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 113,871 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 110,639 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Jan 2019 109,172 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 104,959 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 104,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

brake warning light on

engine warning light on

Pass 22 Dec 2016 97,388 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

covers and shields fitted

engine noisy

parking brake travel high

unable to check oil level

Fail 12 Dec 2016 97,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper 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 Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to separate

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc faces heavily corroded on outer edges (3.5.1i)

covers & trays

engine sounds knocky

Pass 10 Dec 2015 90,855 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2015 90,827 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 84,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2014 84,269 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 77,062 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,732 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 63,725 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 63,725 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 51,590 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 33,204 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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SJ55 CEY is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SJ55 CEY, 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 SJ55 CEY registered?

SJ55 CEY is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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