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M5 VMA

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,806 mi
Last recorded98,806 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 98,806 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 95,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 93,349 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bushes delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 88,900 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 82,528 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,363 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 69,379 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Nearside Rear brake disc worn

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

Offside Front brake disc worn

Offside Rear brake disc worn

Fail 9 Sep 2015 69,379 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Nearside Rear brake disc worn

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

Offside Front brake disc worn

Offside Rear brake disc worn

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,827 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,871 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,565 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 95,788 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,896 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 52,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 51,997 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,152 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,830 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 35,830 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 32,904 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 32,904 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VMA is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

M5 VMA is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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