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WG55 MJU

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,226 mi
Last recorded81,226 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 MJU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2025 81,226 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 79,659 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 76,382 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 73,048 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 69,991 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 67,530 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 64,694 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 62,360 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 59,873 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 58,318 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 56,395 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 54,725 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 52,019 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S front jacking point pad missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 43,853 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 38,301 miles

Customer informed us vehicle has limited slip diff. Performed decelerometer test on vehicle

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,313 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,705 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 19,005 miles

a. both front and rear discs corroded

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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WG55 MJU 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 100%.

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 WG55 MJU, 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 WG55 MJU registered?

WG55 MJU is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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