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SM05 WBW

2005 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

93,832 mi
Last recorded93,832 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 WBW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 93,832 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 89,273 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 84,930 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 84,930 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front heat shields insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 81,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 79,957 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 79,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 79,712 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 79,417 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 79,024 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 78,274 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 77,185 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 74,649 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 71,535 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 66,615 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 65,869 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 61,172 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,166 miles

advise manufacturers undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,712 miles

body undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,731 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2008 31,638 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside 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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SM05 WBW is a 2005 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SM05 WBW, 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 SM05 WBW registered?

SM05 WBW is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is SM05 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 WBW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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