2005 BMW M5 5.0L Petrol · RE05 EXG
2005 BMW M5 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 25 May 2005. Recorded mileage 133,448 miles. MOT expired on 09 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RE05 EXG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2025
- 133,448 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.
RE05 EXG Mileage History
- 09/02/2022128,295 mi
- 10/02/2022128,295 mi
- 17/01/2023130,239 mi+1,944 mi
- 16/01/2024132,587 mi+2,348 mi
- 20/01/2025133,448 mi+861 mi
Average of roughly 1,749 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RE05 EXG 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 (RE05 EXG) between February 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 2025 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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