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UXI 990

2005 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,054 mi
Last recorded91,054 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXI 990
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 91,054 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 89,877 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 89,778 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 89,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 89,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 87,504 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca arm bushes both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 86,877 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 83,481 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 81,406 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 79,873 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 76,892 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 66,904 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,989 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 56,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 50,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres inner and outer edges low

n/s/r tyre inner and outer edge low

Pass 20 May 2013 42,367 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 42,140 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2012 29,123 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,108 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 28,396 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front windows tinted

Pass 30 Jul 2010 24,575 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 24,312 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 16,574 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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UXI 990 is a 2005 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UXI 990, 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 UXI 990 registered?

UXI 990 is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is UXI 990 safe to buy?

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