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V10 XXO

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,021 mi
Last recorded65,021 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 65,021 miles

Head lamps deteriorated.

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted Front & rear. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 65,021 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Head lamps deteriorated.

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted Front & rear. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 64,048 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jul 2024 64,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jul 2023 63,777 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 63,074 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 62,090 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 60,068 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 57,647 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 50,616 miles

Rear tyres 285/35zr19

Fail 8 Jul 2016 50,616 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear tyres 285/35zr19

Pass 3 Jul 2015 48,005 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jun 2013 43,593 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 41,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs rusted pitted & worn

Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 35,641 miles

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

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

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

brakes front discs worn

Pass 1 Jul 2009 32,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 32,807 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 26,488 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 19,115 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 XXO is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black 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 XXO, 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 XXO is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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