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V10 DHA

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,719 mi
Last recorded108,719 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 108,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 108,154 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 105,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 105,569 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 103,058 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perished

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 98,157 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,062 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 91,257 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 84,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2014 77,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 7 Apr 2013 68,464 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 62,757 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,543 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 50,438 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 48,262 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,856 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 37,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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V10 DHA is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DHA, 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 V10 DHA registered?

V10 DHA is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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