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SP55 YAO

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,427 mi
Last recorded81,427 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 YAO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 81,427 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 77,798 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

unable to inspect floors and sill due to undertrays and covers

Fail 23 Dec 2024 77,794 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing to check (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing to check (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

unable to inspect floors and sill due to undertrays and covers

Pass 2 Dec 2022 75,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 74,020 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn low at the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 72,393 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 69,276 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 66,851 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 64,002 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 61,742 miles

Breaks squeaking from O/S/F

Oil leak

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

Undertray

Pass 27 Nov 2014 59,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2014 59,252 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 50,660 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 50,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 48,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,428 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 40,266 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 31,163 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 26,391 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 26,382 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 23,109 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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SP55 YAO is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SP55 YAO, 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 SP55 YAO registered?

SP55 YAO is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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