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LJ55 EGV

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,792 mi
Last recorded87,792 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 EGV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 87,792 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 86,836 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 84,862 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 82,344 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 77,640 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 74,053 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 69,455 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 69,448 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 65,207 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,219 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 59,278 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 59,278 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 55,454 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 49,836 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 44,880 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 38,183 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,601 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 28,618 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,238 miles

SMALL CUT IN O/S/F TYRE WALL BUFFER-NO DAMAGE TO TYRE STRUCTURE OR INTEGRITY OF TYRE

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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LJ55 EGV is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 LJ55 EGV, 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 LJ55 EGV registered?

LJ55 EGV is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is LJ55 EGV safe to buy?

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