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AV61 XFU

2011 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,730 mi
Last recorded98,730 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 XFU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 98,730 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 98,730 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken on lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 96,425 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre SCREW IN OUTER TREAD OF TYRE ()

Fail 4 Sep 2024 96,398 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken COIL SPRING BROKEN ON LOWER COILS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre SCREW IN OUTER TREAD OF TYRE ()

Pass 15 Aug 2023 94,097 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 81,303 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 66,893 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both rear brake discs are worn with a slight corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE: rear inner pads are getting low and close to the waring wire sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 54,495 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 40,420 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 30,222 miles

Front N/S/F + O/S/F TYRES GETTING LOW INNER AND CRACKING

Rear N/S/R + O/S/R TYRES CRACKING

Pass 23 Nov 2016 21,879 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 17,852 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 13,814 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 10,015 miles

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 XFU is a 2011 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

AV61 XFU is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is AV61 XFU safe to buy?

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