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SK55 TGO

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,833 mi
Last recorded80,833 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 TGO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 80,833 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 74,050 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres tracking

Fail 4 Jan 2013 73,875 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres tracking

Pass 13 Dec 2011 64,228 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 64,222 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 56,001 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 55,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 44,988 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 44,969 miles

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

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

front and rear discs poor condition

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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SK55 TGO is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SK55 TGO, 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 SK55 TGO registered?

SK55 TGO is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SK55 TGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK55 TGO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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