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WA55 AMH

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,802 mi
Last recorded37,802 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA55 AMH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 37,802 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower control arm-both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 37,462 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 35,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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 6 Oct 2017 84,102 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 81,550 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 76,631 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 76,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 74,542 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 63,632 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,291 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 36,022 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,109 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,871 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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WA55 AMH is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WA55 AMH, 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 WA55 AMH registered?

WA55 AMH is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is WA55 AMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA55 AMH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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