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V10 MSX

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,940 mi
Last recorded103,940 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 103,940 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable location, marked with chalk (285/35/19, 103Y) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2024 93,057 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 90,356 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 90,356 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 85,953 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 6 Jul 2022 85,953 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Jul 2021 85,070 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Apr 2020 83,571 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 78,021 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,685 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2018 72,679 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working Ns wing repeater nw (1.4.A.2c)

Engine warning light on.Not currently a failure at current test date 30/03/18

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 69,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 68,012 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,586 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 58,997 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 58,954 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 54,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,697 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,698 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 42,360 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,928 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 35,928 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 32,487 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 23,411 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,587 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 13,775 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 MSX is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MSX, 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 MSX is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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