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F10 ADW

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,894 mi
Last recorded77,894 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF10 ADW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 77,894 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 77,256 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 76,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside the headlamp, not affecting the beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 76,946 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside the headlamp, not affecting the beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 76,356 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 75,983 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 74,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s brake discs pitted at inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s brake pipes corroded [cleaned & re-coated] (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 74,336 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s & n/s (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s brake discs pitted at inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s brake pipes corroded [cleaned & re-coated] (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 73,256 miles

EML on

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres close to limit

hand brake poor

n/s front alloy inner rim damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2016 71,530 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 67,928 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 63,083 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 57,915 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 51,081 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 46,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,825 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 22,893 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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F10 ADW is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F10 ADW, 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 F10 ADW registered?

F10 ADW is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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