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V10 APX

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,957 mi
Last recorded93,957 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 APX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 93,957 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 92,756 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses are cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,240 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

number plate digits poorly spaced advise attention

Fail 28 Mar 2018 88,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

number plate digits poorly spaced advise attention

Pass 23 Mar 2017 83,974 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED AND WORN

RUN OUT ON THE REAR BRAKE DISCS

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

SPACING OF THE NUMBER PLATES IS DEBATABLE

Fail 14 Mar 2017 83,954 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED AND WORN

RUN OUT ON THE REAR BRAKE DISCS

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

SPACING OF THE NUMBER PLATES IS DEBATABLE

Pass 5 Jan 2016 76,606 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

last digit of number plates has larger spacing

Fail 4 Jan 2016 76,066 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

last digit of number plates has larger spacing

Pass 2 Jan 2015 66,412 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 61,712 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 61,712 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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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V10 APX is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V10 APX, 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 V10 APX registered?

V10 APX is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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