2005 BMW M5 5.0L Petrol · RIW 400
2005 BMW M5 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 56,003 miles. MOT valid until 13/12/2026. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,003 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 4999cc
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RIW 400 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2025
- 56,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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.
RIW 400 Mileage History
- 13/11/202152,004 mi
- 12/11/202253,104 mi+1,100 mi
- 17/11/202354,151 mi+1,047 mi
- 14/12/202455,025 mi+874 mi
- 13/12/202556,003 mi+978 mi
Average of roughly 979 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RIW 400 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 (RIW 400) between November 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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