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M5 XOX

2005 BMW 5 Series

White Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,743 mi
Last recorded47,743 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 XOX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 47,743 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2026 44,946 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 35,439 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 29,480 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 44,900 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 23,679 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 22,920 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 44,620 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 44,596 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2018 45,608 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 44,491 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 13 Feb 2016 44,491 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 Jan 2015 34,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 26,887 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 18,397 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 17,001 miles

hand brake travel slightly high.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 16,210 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 11,242 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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M5 XOX is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in White with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 106,977 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M5 XOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 XOX registered?

M5 XOX is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is M5 XOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 XOX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M5 XOX have outstanding finance?

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