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SN55 GTZ

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,110 mi
Last recorded73,110 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 GTZ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 73,110 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 71,566 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 71,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 65,057 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 5 Jan 2022 58,677 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 54,648 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 53,374 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 52,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 50,624 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 50,614 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 49,159 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 47,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 46,940 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 45,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light not working

Pass 19 Feb 2013 42,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2013 42,222 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2012 37,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

h/lamp washers inop

hi-level brakelight inop

Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

h/lamp washers inop

hi-level brakelight inop

Fail 14 Oct 2011 34,191 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 24,711 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 14,499 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 14,488 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 8,231 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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SN55 GTZ is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SN55 GTZ, 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 SN55 GTZ registered?

SN55 GTZ is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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