2005 BMW M5 5.0L Petrol · RL54 DPZ
2005 BMW M5 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 19/01/2005. Recorded mileage 112,237 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,237 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
RL54 DPZ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2024
- 112,237 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: 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.
RL54 DPZ Mileage History
- 04/04/2022109,599 mi
- 10/07/2023109,775 mi+176 mi
- 02/08/2024112,237 mi+2,462 mi
Average of roughly 1,132 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
RL54 DPZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW M5 (RL54 DPZ) between April 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 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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