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Y411 YAH

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,331 mi
Last recorded50,331 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY411 YAH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 50,331 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 49,978 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 48,919 miles

n/s and o/s outer sill coverings fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 48,708 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 47,999 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 47,813 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 47,813 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,561 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 46,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 46,408 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 46,273 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,208 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,426 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 40,656 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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Y411 YAH is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y411 YAH, 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 Y411 YAH registered?

Y411 YAH is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is Y411 YAH safe to buy?

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