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M5 DDX

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,388 mi
Last recorded85,388 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 DDX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 85,388 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 82,325 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 79,144 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 76,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285/35/19- cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19- inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad wear indicator is showing but pads are not worn

Pass 6 Jun 2022 74,553 miles

handbrake warning light staying on dash

Pass 23 Oct 2020 74,360 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 70,746 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 68,439 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 67,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 67,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 67,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 64,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 62,236 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 62,236 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 58,690 miles

Fuel tank collapsed but not leaking

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,131 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 48,816 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 44,028 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 39,096 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,009 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 33,823 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 23,842 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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M5 DDX is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 M5 DDX, 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 M5 DDX registered?

M5 DDX is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is M5 DDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 DDX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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