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WK55 FDN

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,055 mi
Last recorded92,055 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 FDN
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 92,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 92,055 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 86,956 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 83,958 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 80,059 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 80,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 79,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 79,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 77,250 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 74,844 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 8 Jun 2012 70,685 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 65,167 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 51,006 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 50,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,218 miles

o/s/f tyre low inner edge.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,827 miles

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)

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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WK55 FDN is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK55 FDN, 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 WK55 FDN registered?

WK55 FDN is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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