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V10 CUA

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,245 mi
Last recorded104,245 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 CUA
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 104,245 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 103,048 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 102,126 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 101,527 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 99,915 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 99,434 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 96,622 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 94,628 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 94,628 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 91,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,777 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres low on edges

wipers in poor condition

Fail 10 Dec 2014 86,777 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres low on edges

wipers in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2013 78,693 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 29 Nov 2013 78,692 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Damage on nearside body sill inner edge.

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 73,341 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 67,617 miles

air bag light stays on

wipers smearing screen

Pass 9 Dec 2010 61,572 miles

play in nearside rear ball joint

Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,206 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 40,644 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 28,327 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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V10 CUA is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V10 CUA, 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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V10 CUA is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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