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AV61 UZD

2011 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,304 mi
Last recorded89,304 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 UZD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 89,304 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 86,783 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 83,523 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 78,008 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

Pass 14 Dec 2020 68,191 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 62,913 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 55,869 miles

idle speed high ?

lots of screws missing from undertrays

Fail 22 Nov 2018 55,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

idle speed high ?

lots of screws missing from undertrays

Pass 28 Nov 2017 50,035 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 41,218 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 41,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position cable sticks (8.4.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 32,220 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 22,590 miles

off side and near side front tyres close to legal limit and tread breaking up

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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AV61 UZD is a 2011 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AV61 UZD, 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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What year was AV61 UZD registered?

AV61 UZD is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 21 December 2011.

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