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M5 EEB

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

118,558 mi
Last recorded118,558 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 118,558 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axhull daff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 118,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 117,401 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 113,726 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 112,799 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 112,118 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 112,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 110,998 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 109,965 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 108,564 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 107,120 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 104,968 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 99,512 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 95,119 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge but above required limit

Pass 12 Jul 2012 88,741 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

play in offside front steering arm

power steering fluid low

Pass 15 Jul 2011 75,039 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 66,325 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 66,325 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,074 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)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,273 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 25,765 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 EEB is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EEB, 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 EEB registered?

M5 EEB is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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