2005 BMW M5 5.0L Petrol · MV55 HAE
2005 BMW M5 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 72,967 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2022. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MV55 HAE Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2021
- 72,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV55 HAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW M5 (MV55 HAE) between October 2008 and April 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LIGHT (7.1.6 (a))”.
MV55 HAE Mileage History
- 09/10/200831,970 mi
- 03/11/200934,696 mi+2,726 mi
- 20/10/201037,036 mi+2,340 mi
- 26/10/201140,292 mi+3,256 mi
- 09/11/201242,607 mi+2,315 mi
- 12/11/201346,238 mi+3,631 mi
- 13/11/201449,720 mi+3,482 mi
- 30/06/201550,834 mi+1,114 mi
- 29/06/201656,630 mi+5,796 mi
- 10/07/201762,781 mi+6,151 mi
- 09/07/201865,976 mi+3,195 mi
- 14/05/201967,487 mi+1,511 mi
- 21/05/201967,487 mi
- 25/02/202067,501 mi+14 mi
- 30/03/202172,967 mi+5,466 mi
- 01/04/202172,967 mi
Average of roughly 3,286 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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: 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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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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