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BB05 SRB

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,004 mi
Last recorded94,004 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB05 SRB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 94,004 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 91,482 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 91,479 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability SUPPORT ARM LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 88,802 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 86,791 miles

Front discs inner surface slightly corroded

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear both brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2020 86,791 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front discs inner surface slightly corroded

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 84,596 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 82,602 miles

front and rear tyres nearing limit

Pass 29 Sep 2017 78,698 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 78,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 73,657 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,992 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 71,992 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 64,886 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 64,886 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 60,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 60,718 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 54,967 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 49,663 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,513 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,080 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,384 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 36,433 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 18 Oct 2007 24,484 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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BB05 SRB is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BB05 SRB, 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 BB05 SRB registered?

BB05 SRB is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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