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TS55 KER

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,355 mi
Last recorded30,355 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTS55 KER
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 30,355 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 29,569 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 28,843 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 27,885 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2023 27,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 26,470 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 24,962 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 24,962 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 23,262 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 23,225 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 22,431 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 20,107 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 19,451 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 19,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 18,803 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 16,089 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 13,654 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 11,036 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 7,806 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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TS55 KER is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TS55 KER, 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 TS55 KER registered?

TS55 KER is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is TS55 KER safe to buy?

The MOT history for TS55 KER shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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