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V10 CYO

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

104,838 mi
Last recorded104,838 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 CYO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 104,838 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 103,788 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 103,171 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 101,817 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 100,684 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 98,106 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 97,447 miles

handbrake effort only just met requirements

Pass 29 Aug 2018 96,196 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 96,170 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 92,219 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,208 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 85,823 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 85,070 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 85,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 80,039 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 76,408 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 67,414 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 54,810 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,710 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 CYO is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CYO, 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 V10 CYO registered?

V10 CYO is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is V10 CYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V10 CYO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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