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V10 LGW

2005 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

100,970 mi
Last recorded100,970 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 LGW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 100,970 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 99,784 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 95,768 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 93,954 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 93,465 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 92,140 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 91,681 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 90,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 88,902 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 87,084 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 84,742 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2014 79,301 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 75,629 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 71,785 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 63,660 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 58,311 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,535 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 40,237 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 40,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 LGW is a 2005 BMW M5 in Silver 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 LGW, 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 LGW registered?

V10 LGW is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is V10 LGW safe to buy?

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