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BC05 JVP

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,395 mi
Last recorded77,395 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 JVP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 77,395 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 77,209 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 76,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 76,378 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 76,378 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 74,863 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 73,674 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 72,473 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 70,880 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 70,880 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 67,793 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 66,746 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 62,079 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 58,849 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 55,281 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 48,892 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 39,136 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 34,256 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 24,280 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 20,578 miles

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

only one horn working.

Fail 8 Aug 2008 20,578 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

only one horn working.

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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BC05 JVP is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BC05 JVP, 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 BC05 JVP registered?

BC05 JVP is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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