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M5 HFN

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

133,089 mi
Last recorded133,089 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 133,089 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 131,115 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 129,320 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 127,381 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 120,604 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 119,757 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable rubbing on drive shaft (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake has little reserve travel

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side

wipers poor

Pass 10 Aug 2018 119,136 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2017 115,212 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)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 115,179 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 115,179 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 111,624 miles

Differential oil leak

No undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2014 109,775 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 106,283 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 104,033 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2013 104,033 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 99,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 8 Feb 2011 89,848 miles

front brake discs show wear, rear brake discs in very poor condition, replacement advised

Pass 10 Feb 2010 78,395 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 42,239 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 HFN is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HFN, 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 HFN registered?

M5 HFN is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is M5 HFN safe to buy?

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