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241 SC

2005 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

58,953 mi
Last recorded58,953 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration241 SC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 58,953 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 56,953 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 54,870 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 52,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 52,377 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 51,544 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 51,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 50,432 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 49,355 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 49,355 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 48,738 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 48,705 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 48,115 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 47,572 miles

OSr lower suspension arm outer ball joint knuckle has slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2012 46,556 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,807 miles

n/s front brake starting to bind on

Pass 9 Oct 2010 44,341 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,250 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,374 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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241 SC is a 2005 BMW M5 in Silver 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 241 SC, 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 241 SC registered?

241 SC is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is 241 SC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 241 SC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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