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M5 DNT

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,591 mi
Last recorded74,591 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 DNT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 74,591 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 74,446 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 73,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 73,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 70,866 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 70,856 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

car makes a noise when moving around from rear when turning may be linked to brakes

Pass 22 Oct 2019 70,309 miles

bonnet struts weak

Fail 22 Oct 2019 70,309 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both faded (4.4.3 (a))

bonnet struts weak

brake pad warning light on

Pass 26 Oct 2018 67,166 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 67,166 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2017 65,155 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 62,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders void of tread, (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders void of tread. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 59,554 miles

Engine MIL lamp on

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 59,554 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine MIL lamp on

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 56,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres showing early signs of wear on inner edges (not in measured area)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 56,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres showing early signs of wear on inner edges (not in measured area)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 52,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 50,568 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 50,568 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 46,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,390 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 43,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,677 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,043 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 DNT is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M5 DNT, 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 M5 DNT registered?

M5 DNT is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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