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M5 EYE

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,776 mi
Last recorded121,776 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 121,776 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 121,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 121,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 120,893 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 120,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 120,491 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 120,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 120,220 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2018 120,070 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 119,357 miles

undertrays and sill covers

Fail 13 Jun 2017 119,357 miles

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

undertrays and sill covers

Pass 9 Jun 2016 118,933 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 118,933 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 118,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 117,592 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 112,404 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 112,403 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

285/35-19 conti

front brake discs heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and has nail in tread

Pass 21 Jun 2012 109,442 miles

engine management light displayed on dashboard

front brake discs corroding

n/s/r outer brake pad starting to get lowish

n/s/r tyre at about 3.0mm

o/s/r lower swivel pin assembly slight play

rear brake pipes in general corroding

suspect engine to have a slight oil leak on o/s of engine burning on exhaust manifold ?

Pass 26 Jul 2011 104,028 miles

slight play in o/s/r lower suspenion arm/hub assembly

Pass 29 Jul 2010 95,454 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 95,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 81,815 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 81,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jul 2008 64,778 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 EYE is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EYE, 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 EYE registered?

M5 EYE is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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