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V1 OMF

2005 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

100,322 mi
Last recorded100,322 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 OMF
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 100,322 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 15 Jun 2024 99,037 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 98,975 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 98,884 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 98,682 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 95,313 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,891 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 80,342 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 68,862 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front alloy wheel damaged from outer side and inner side of rim buckled

Pass 30 Jun 2014 59,827 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 59,827 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 52,453 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,939 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 33,082 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 18,270 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 16,075 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 12,135 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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V1 OMF is a 2005 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 V1 OMF, 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 V1 OMF registered?

V1 OMF is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is V1 OMF safe to buy?

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