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V10 JDU

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,169 mi
Last recorded134,169 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 134,169 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Pass 1 May 2024 131,872 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 127,045 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 127,032 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub/suspension arm rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 123,234 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 115,217 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 115,206 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 110,484 miles

Nearside Front brake hose retaining clip loose resulting in movement of brake pipe and flexi hose

Nearside Front road wheel and tyre clearance between wheel and shocker assembly

Nearside Rear road wheel and tyre clearance between wheel and rear body

Offside Front brake hose retaining clip loose resulting in movement of brake pipe and flexi hose

Offside Front road wheel and tyre clearance between wheel and shocker assembly

Offside Rear brake hose retaining clip loose resulting in movement of brake pipe and flexi hose

Offside Rear road wheel and tyre clearance between wheel and rear body

Pass 24 Aug 2017 110,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 21 Aug 2017 110,206 miles

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 Rear Road wheel fractured at previous weld repair area (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 17 Aug 2016 110,052 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 109,037 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 95,610 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,073 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)

slight cut o/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Oct 2012 77,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight inner wear on both rear tyres

Pass 25 Oct 2011 69,271 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,774 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 53,504 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,051 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 43,051 miles

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

Offside 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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V10 JDU 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 80%.

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 V10 JDU, 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 JDU is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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