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T20 DRC

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,521 mi
Last recorded102,521 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT20 DRC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 102,521 miles

rear discs marked

Pass 17 Dec 2012 87,048 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 74,816 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 68,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 68,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 56,678 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 44,378 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 44,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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T20 DRC is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T20 DRC, 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 T20 DRC registered?

T20 DRC is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is T20 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T20 DRC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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