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X1 BLK

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,110 mi
Last recorded43,110 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 BLK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 43,110 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,467 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,539 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 31,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 19,092 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 10,295 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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X1 BLK is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 X1 BLK, 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 X1 BLK registered?

X1 BLK is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is X1 BLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X1 BLK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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