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V10 BYY

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

122,726 mi
Last recorded122,726 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 122,726 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 122,457 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 122,046 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 121,600 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 120,919 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 120,745 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 120,745 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 119,491 miles

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

front tyres worn @ inner edges

Fail 25 Nov 2017 119,473 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

front tyres worn @ inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2016 117,004 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 114,855 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 111,735 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 108,277 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 107,507 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 90,297 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 75,634 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 57,383 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 37,166 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,468 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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V10 BYY 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 89.5%.

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 V10 BYY, 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 V10 BYY registered?

V10 BYY is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is V10 BYY safe to buy?

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