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V10 XLP

2005 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,905 mi
Last recorded88,905 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 XLP
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 88,905 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 86,738 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 84,460 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 83,637 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 81,238 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 74,167 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 73,532 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 73,531 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 70,983 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 68,407 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 68,407 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 66,397 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,020 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 55,943 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 53,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 53,691 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 53,622 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,369 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,306 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,251 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 30,704 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 22,875 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 XLP is a 2005 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

V10 XLP is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is V10 XLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V10 XLP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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