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V111 VVD

2005 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,011 mi
Last recorded88,011 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 VVD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 88,011 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides , lower arm front bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 88,008 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 87,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear number plate bulb out

Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,912 miles

Nearside Front head light unit has deteriorated

Offside Front head light unit has deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2021 86,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 86,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 85,985 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 85,130 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 27 Jul 2019 81,020 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 71,208 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 68,435 miles

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 68,323 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,265 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 60,102 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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 45,606 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 41,603 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 38,699 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 34,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 32,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 29,501 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 13,134 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 13,131 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 8,951 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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V111 VVD is a 2005 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V111 VVD, 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 V111 VVD registered?

V111 VVD is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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