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YE05 VYZ

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,809 mi
Last recorded106,809 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 VYZ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 106,809 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2020 103,473 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 22 Sep 2017 102,525 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 101,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 94,545 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 94,545 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Sep 2014 86,958 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 86,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 79,265 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 72,436 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 72,436 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 61,801 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 60,711 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 60,711 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,693 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 46,293 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 34,149 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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YE05 VYZ is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YE05 VYZ, 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 YE05 VYZ registered?

YE05 VYZ is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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