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V10 MLW

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

117,823 mi
Last recorded117,823 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 117,823 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 117,166 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 111,450 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Oct 2022 110,701 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 110,688 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 105,702 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 98,473 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 90,580 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge

engine oil leak

rear brake discs and pads are worn and on the limit

Pass 15 Jun 2016 84,725 miles

both rear brake discs are worn and corroded

front nearside tyre is worn

Pass 10 Jun 2015 77,606 miles

front brake pads are on the limit

steering fluid low

very low fuel level

Pass 16 Jun 2014 68,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 58,439 miles

both rear lower wishbone front bushes are perished

Fail 2 Mar 2013 58,230 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2011 47,861 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 42,384 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 42,384 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 40,616 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 34,839 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 28,005 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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 MLW is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MLW, 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 MLW registered?

V10 MLW is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is V10 MLW safe to buy?

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