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2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests35 (29 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.9%

Mileage

87,210 mi
Last recorded87,210 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration30 YR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

29 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 87,210 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 141,604 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 85,358 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 141,082 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 140,391 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 140,050 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 139,620 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 72,644 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 69,248 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,987 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,190 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 139,183 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear of inner sill (6.1.B.2)

n/s o/s outer over sill skirts fitted at time of test preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 16 Sep 2016 64,965 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 64,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 138,665 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

n/s o/s over sills fitted at time of mot test

Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2015 59,985 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 57,837 miles

EML light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Near side front tyre has cut to side well less than 25mm but deep enough to reach ply or cord.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 54,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Off side front tyre has cut to side wall NOT deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 112,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 52,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 111,264 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 110,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 44,295 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 44,289 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 36,438 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 107,119 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 107,109 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,345 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 24,299 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/f brake disc inner face showing deterioration.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 103,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 98,468 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 91,091 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 91,088 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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30 YR is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.9%.

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 30 YR, 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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30 YR is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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