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SJ55 HFF

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

89,826 mi
Last recorded89,826 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 HFF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 89,826 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 87,784 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 87,014 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 86,313 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 85,848 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 85,030 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 83,876 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement H arm inner bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement H arm inner bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 83,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement H arm inner bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement H arm inner bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 81,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 78,669 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 76,659 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 73,671 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,911 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 68,413 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2012 66,388 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 60,450 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 53,658 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,393 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,281 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 HFF is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SJ55 HFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ55 HFF registered?

SJ55 HFF is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for SJ55 HFF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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