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Y18 PPY

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,652 mi
Last recorded88,652 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY18 PPY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 88,652 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 86,377 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 84,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 84,817 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Both o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 83,638 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2021 80,653 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,106 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2019 77,965 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 76,090 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 76,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/35 x 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 73,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255-45-19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 73,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255-45-19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 69,941 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,799 miles

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 63,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 60,032 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,407 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2008 35,536 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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Y18 PPY is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y18 PPY, 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 Y18 PPY registered?

Y18 PPY is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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