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YE05 YOY

2005 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,045 mi
Last recorded51,045 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 YOY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 51,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/35/19 CUT ON SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 51,045 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/35/19 CUT ON SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 49,654 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 47,120 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 43,422 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 42,863 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 42,845 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 42,545 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,785 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 42,497 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)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 40,960 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 40,960 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 39,024 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 39,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front tyre has a cut.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,366 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 7 Apr 2011 30,686 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 24,893 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 19,518 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 15,806 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 15,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YOY is a 2005 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YOY, 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 YOY registered?

YE05 YOY is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is YE05 YOY safe to buy?

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