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MO05 MMM

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,989 mi
Last recorded58,989 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO05 MMM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 58,989 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 58,757 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 58,625 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 58,048 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 56,669 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 54,452 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 54,309 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,088 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 54,087 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,778 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 53,777 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 53,487 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 52,782 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2015 52,782 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2012 52,698 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 47,598 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 47,597 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 43,867 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 43,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 31,286 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 29 Apr 2008 31,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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MO05 MMM is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MO05 MMM, 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 MO05 MMM registered?

MO05 MMM is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is MO05 MMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MO05 MMM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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