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VX55 VCK

2005 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,730 mi
Last recorded111,730 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 VCK
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2026 111,730 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 110,908 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 109,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 107,199 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 105,946 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 103,200 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 100,377 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 93,178 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 89,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 85,340 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 76,659 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 65,888 miles

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

Front discs worn

Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,154 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2008 38,430 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,587 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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VX55 VCK is a 2005 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VX55 VCK, 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 VX55 VCK registered?

VX55 VCK is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is VX55 VCK safe to buy?

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