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V100 FOK

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

123,921 mi
Last recorded123,921 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV100 FOK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 123,921 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 123,441 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 118,199 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both front flexy brake hoses are slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes are slightly corroded under arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are cracking on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal brake pipes are corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 113,477 miles

Nearside Small stone chip on windscreen

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 113,399 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 113,375 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 113,002 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2018 104,449 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 89,624 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2017 89,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and on 3mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and on 3mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 79,550 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 71,975 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes pitted & corroded slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,514 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 61,982 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,910 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 61,526 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 54,799 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,302 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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V100 FOK is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 V100 FOK, 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 V100 FOK registered?

V100 FOK is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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