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MM05 TVL

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

105,277 mi
Last recorded105,277 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 TVL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 105,277 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 105,269 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Front and Rear Joints on Arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Front and Rear Joints on Arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear at Rear Section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexible Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexible Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 103,255 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 102,217 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 95,746 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 94,874 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 94,654 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight flutering on front brakes

Pass 7 Sep 2015 87,635 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 Front 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 29 Aug 2014 83,159 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 79,564 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 73,982 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 69,567 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 63,619 miles

near side+off side sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,838 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 35,668 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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MM05 TVL is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MM05 TVL, 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 MM05 TVL registered?

MM05 TVL is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is MM05 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM05 TVL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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