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TW53 RKS

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests36 (29 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

89,134 mi
Last recorded89,134 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW53 RKS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

29 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 89,134 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 110,952 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 88,510 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 110,647 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 86,838 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 110,209 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 85,270 miles

advise rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 13 Jan 2022 109,788 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 109,204 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 83,566 miles

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

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

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

advise rear suspension lower arm bushes

Pass 2 Jul 2019 108,996 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 80,305 miles

emissions just passed

Fail 15 May 2019 80,299 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

emissions just passed

Pass 23 Jun 2018 108,893 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,124 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 108,212 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 75,869 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front tyres worn close to limit and worn on edges

emissions just passed

Fail 19 Apr 2017 75,869 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

both front tyres worn close to limit and worn on edges

emissions just passed

Fail 11 Apr 2017 75,620 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 73,042 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 97,565 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 67,631 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 84,096 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake hose perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake hose perished

Engine oil level low

Rear brake discs very worn and corroded

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,921 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing to excess on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2013 52,918 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing to excess on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2013 71,984 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 68,498 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,030 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 44,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 68,448 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2011 36,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 52,671 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 33,126 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,332 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)

car fitted with panels covering underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall in rim protector part of tyre

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Nov 2008 18,504 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 18,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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TW53 RKS is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 TW53 RKS, 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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TW53 RKS is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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