2005 BMW M5 5.0L Petrol · LJ55 PBV
2005 BMW M5 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 31/10/2005. Recorded mileage 84,939 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,939 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
LJ55 PBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 84,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
LJ55 PBV Mileage History
- 02/05/202382,666 mi
- 18/04/202483,383 mi+717 mi
- 19/04/202483,383 mi
- 07/05/202584,938 mi+1,555 mi
- 13/05/202584,939 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,119 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LJ55 PBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW M5 (LJ55 PBV) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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