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C7 RHC

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

65,445 mi
Last recorded65,445 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 RHC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 65,445 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 64,669 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 63,351 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 63,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 62,333 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 60,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 59,088 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 58,610 miles

Both rear parking brakes sticking

Pass 16 Jan 2019 57,909 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 57,173 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 55,725 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2016 53,180 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components for inspection

Rear parking brake sticking slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2015 51,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres 3-4 mm left on tread wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2013 49,240 miles

front discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2012 44,295 miles

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 21 Oct 2011 40,076 miles

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 9 Nov 2010 33,733 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,586 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,737 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 22,167 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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C7 RHC is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 C7 RHC, 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 C7 RHC registered?

C7 RHC is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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