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M5 WEW

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,707 mi
Last recorded77,707 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 77,707 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 74,709 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 74,660 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 69,231 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 67,924 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 64,665 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 63,596 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 61,223 miles

Front Tyres age cracking.

Front and rear brake disc corrosion.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 61,223 miles

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

Front Tyres age cracking.

Front and rear brake disc corrosion.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 50,533 miles

Disc's front and rear corroded.

Nearside Rear child seat fitted.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on legal min. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 50,533 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Disc's front and rear corroded.

Nearside Rear child seat fitted.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on legal min. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 38,555 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 37,944 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,773 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 27,771 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

front tyres worn on inner edges.

osf tyre has a cut in tread

rear tyres worn down to raised tread

Pass 13 Nov 2009 24,428 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing out of shape

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,775 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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 WEW is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WEW, 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 WEW registered?

M5 WEW is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is M5 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 WEW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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