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YC55 WBW

2005 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,338 mi
Last recorded112,338 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 WBW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 112,338 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 112,333 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine and under covers fitted

large crack in zone A not in drivers view of the road

large crack to n/s of windscreen not in drivers view of the road

Pass 13 May 2017 110,099 miles

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

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

engine and under covers fitted

windscreen has a large crack in zone A upper section not in drivers view of the road

windscreen has a large crack to the n/s not in drivers view of the road

Pass 27 May 2016 109,089 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

centre rear brake light disconnected and removed

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 108,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

Pass 8 Mar 2014 102,038 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 102,038 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 93,816 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 89,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear disc's corroded

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,874 miles

rear tyres wearing low

tapley test for brakes

Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,809 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 33,134 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,564 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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YC55 WBW is a 2005 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YC55 WBW, 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 YC55 WBW registered?

YC55 WBW is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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The MOT history for YC55 WBW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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