2005 BMW M5 5.0L Petrol · LG55 FTT
2005 BMW M5 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 14,893 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/01/1900
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,893 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
LG55 FTT Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/08/2026
- 14,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
LG55 FTT 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 (LG55 FTT) between August 2026 and August 2026.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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