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SJ05 EFH

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,105 mi
Last recorded94,105 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 EFH
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2026 94,105 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 93,612 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 92,720 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 91,964 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 85,657 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 75,031 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 69,463 miles

BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING LIGHT SHOWING ON DASH,BRAKES SHOULD BE CHECKED.

EMISSONS STRUGGLED TO COME INTO LIMITS.

ENGINE MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT SHOWING,THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO.

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR WISHBONE BUSHES SPLITTING.

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW.

TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT COMING ON AND OFF,THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO AND RECTIFIED.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 67,775 miles

BOTH REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 66,571 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 64,698 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 60,376 miles

engine malfunction light on.

traction control light has come on and then gone off,if this light stays on permanetly would advise the owner of vehilce to have this rectified.front and rear metal brake pipes getting rusty.

unable to inspect all front suspension and steering components due to these not been accessible due to splash guard cover.rear brake pads low.emissons struggled to come into limits.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,112 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,044 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 50,828 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,839 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,443 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SJ05 EFH is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SJ05 EFH, 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 SJ05 EFH registered?

SJ05 EFH is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is SJ05 EFH safe to buy?

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