2005 BMW M5 5.0L Petrol · LL05 ZBJ
2005 BMW M5 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 31,105 miles. MOT expired on 15 Aug 2014.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Aug 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,105 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LL05 ZBJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2013
- 31,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LL05 ZBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 BMW M5 (LL05 ZBJ) between August 2013 and August 2013.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for BMW M5
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: BMW M5
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- Rod Bearing Wear / Throttle Actuator Failure(Serious)
The V10 E60/E61 M5 is notorious for rod-bearing wear and failing throttle actuators. Both can turn a cheap-looking car into a huge engine bill.
- SMG / DCT / Transmission Heat Stress(Serious)
Fast M5s punish transmissions. E60 SMG hydraulic components, F10 DCT heat stress, and even later automatic driveline components all suffer if the car has been launched repeatedly.
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- Rod Bearing Wear / Throttle Actuator FailureSerious
The V10 E60/E61 M5 is notorious for rod-bearing wear and failing throttle actuators. Both can turn a cheap-looking car into a huge engine bill.
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