2005 BMW M5 5.0L Petrol · M55 WDG
2005 BMW M5 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 17 May 2005. Recorded mileage 98,104 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M55 WDG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2023
- 98,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
M55 WDG Mileage History
- 12/01/202298,030 mi
- 17/01/202298,030 mi
- 26/01/202398,104 mi+74 mi
Average of roughly 71 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
M55 WDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW M5 (M55 WDG) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: BMW M5
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 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.
- SMG / DCT / Transmission Heat StressSerious
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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