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YL05 EUY

2005 BMW M5

Bronze Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,418 mi
Last recorded61,418 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 EUY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 61,418 miles

Engine and body under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2014 60,049 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 57,999 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 57,997 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 49,542 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 29,731 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 26,535 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

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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YL05 EUY is a 2005 BMW M5 in Bronze with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YL05 EUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL05 EUY registered?

YL05 EUY is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is YL05 EUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL05 EUY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL05 EUY have outstanding finance?

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