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M5 DTU

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

106,118 mi
Last recorded106,118 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 106,118 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 103,276 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 100,443 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 97,118 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 90,700 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 81,405 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 81,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective causing beam pattern fault (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 77,015 miles

BRAKE FLUID CYLINDER COVERD BY PLASTIC COVER UNABLE TO INSPECT BEHIND.

PLASTIC SILL COVER`S FITTED UNABLE TO INSPECT BEHIND.

Fail 28 Jun 2019 77,015 miles

BRAKE FLUID CYLINDER COVERD BY PLASTIC COVER UNABLE TO INSPECT BEHIND.

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

PLASTIC SILL COVER`S FITTED UNABLE TO INSPECT BEHIND.

Pass 20 Jun 2018 74,358 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 70,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre has small cut in tread less than 25mm to cords

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

shields fitted upper and lower

Pass 10 May 2016 60,880 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 60,880 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 May 2015 52,617 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 48,331 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 45,987 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 43,669 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 39,289 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)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 31,131 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 26,442 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 DTU is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black 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 M5 DTU, 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 DTU registered?

M5 DTU is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is M5 DTU safe to buy?

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