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W8 DHG

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,531 mi
Last recorded104,531 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 DHG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 104,531 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 103,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 103,779 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2021 101,484 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 100,202 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2018 98,557 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 94,612 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 84,872 miles

full under tray fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2016 848,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,421 miles

all brake discs have surface rust

handbrake warning light on

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth inner edge

offside front wheel dented

Fail 22 May 2015 81,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs have surface rust

bonnet catch handle missing

handbrake warning light on

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth inner edge

offside front wheel dented

Pass 20 Dec 2013 77,313 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,985 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,402 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,093 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 61,823 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 61,823 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,250 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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W8 DHG is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W8 DHG, 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 W8 DHG registered?

W8 DHG is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is W8 DHG safe to buy?

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