2005 BMW M5 5.0L Petrol · SP55 YAO
2005 BMW M5 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 81,427 miles. MOT valid until 12/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,427 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
SP55 YAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 81,427 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: Good
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.
SP55 YAO Mileage History
- 10/11/202174,020 mi
- 02/12/202275,087 mi+1,067 mi
- 23/12/202477,794 mi+2,707 mi
- 28/12/202477,798 mi+4 mi
- 13/11/202581,427 mi+3,629 mi
Average of roughly 1,848 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SP55 YAO 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 (SP55 YAO) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 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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