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AJ61 AXG

2011 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,591 mi
Last recorded76,591 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 AXG
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 76,591 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 74,178 miles

Nearside Front headlight frosty

Fail 15 Feb 2025 74,139 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Moisture in the lamp

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 70,914 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 68,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 68,149 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 64,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyre's worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2021 63,272 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 62,382 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2019 58,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Feb 2019 58,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 54,335 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Feb 2017 47,621 miles

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

undersheilds installed

Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,858 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 33,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 26,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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AJ61 AXG is a 2011 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 55,641 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ61 AXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 15 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AJ61 AXG is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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