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SY05 ZXX

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,491 mi
Last recorded87,491 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 ZXX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,491 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 86,872 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 86,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 85,608 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 84,346 miles

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

Nearside Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise oil leak front underside off engine

advise slight corrosion to offside front coil spring

Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,689 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 79,689 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 71,611 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 71,611 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 62,459 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 62,424 miles

high tone horn inop

Fail 21 Aug 2013 62,424 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

high tone horn inop

Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 55,986 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 52,745 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 63,788 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 44,967 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 44,852 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SY05 ZXX is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SY05 ZXX, 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 SY05 ZXX registered?

SY05 ZXX is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is SY05 ZXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY05 ZXX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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