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YE55 RPV

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,651 mi
Last recorded33,651 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 RPV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 33,651 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 33,408 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 33,408 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 33,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 32,664 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 31,266 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 31,048 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 30,597 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 25,487 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 25,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 22,033 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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YE55 RPV is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YE55 RPV, 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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How do I check the history of YE55 RPV?

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What year was YE55 RPV registered?

YE55 RPV is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is YE55 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 RPV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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