2005 BMW M5 5.0L Petrol · FN55 FRX
2005 BMW M5 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 134,923 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 4999cc
FN55 FRX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2023
- 134,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
FN55 FRX Mileage History
- 12/11/2021131,870 mi
- 12/09/2023134,923 mi+3,053 mi
- 12/09/2023134,923 mi
Average of roughly 1,667 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
FN55 FRX 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 (FN55 FRX) between November 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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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