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M5 YTB

2005 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,985 mi
Last recorded117,985 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 YTB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 117,985 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 114,024 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 109,540 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 104,420 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 104,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 102,395 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 99,608 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 96,234 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 88,777 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre cut but not to chords

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 69,265 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 65,012 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 55,864 miles

front brake pads low

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear tyres wearing close to limit in centres

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Fail 30 Apr 2013 55,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear tyres wearing close to limit in centres

slight wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 18 Dec 2012 52,070 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 52,070 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 47,452 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 40,744 miles

Damage to O/S/R tyre sidewall.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 36,304 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 27,489 miles

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

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)

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 YTB is a 2005 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YTB, 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 YTB registered?

M5 YTB is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is M5 YTB safe to buy?

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