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M5 GVA

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,709 mi
Last recorded96,709 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 GVA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 96,709 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 95,931 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 93,907 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 92,789 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 91,578 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 91,576 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across top of axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 88,636 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2019 88,636 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 87,067 miles

Offside Rear wheel has been welded

vehicle fitted with engine shields limiting view on some components

vehicle fitted with under shields limiting view on some components

Pass 18 Nov 2017 84,208 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 78,806 miles

Central undertrays fitted. unable to fully inspect bake/fuel pipes.

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both front wheels welded in places (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 78,805 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central undertrays fitted. unable to fully inspect bake/fuel pipes.

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both front wheels welded in places (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 76,957 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 65,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 64,151 miles

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

offside rear wheel previously repaired by welding

Fail 13 Oct 2014 64,136 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear wheel previously repaired by welding

Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,314 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,231 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,482 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 48,665 miles

N/S/F tyre has a cut in tread less than 25mm but is deep enough to reach ply/cords

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight cracking of fuel cap seal

Fail 18 May 2010 48,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight cracking of fuel cap seal

Pass 28 May 2009 38,933 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 31,579 miles

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

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 GVA is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GVA, 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 GVA registered?

M5 GVA is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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