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M5 VXO

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

86,152 mi
Last recorded86,152 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 86,152 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 86,142 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 85,755 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 85,158 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 83,598 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle undertrays obscure testible items

Pass 4 Feb 2017 76,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 66,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 57,386 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight engine knock/rattle at idle

Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,941 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 45,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2012 42,320 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,564 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 22,227 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,546 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 16,488 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 13,096 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 VXO is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 VXO registered?

M5 VXO is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is M5 VXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 VXO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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