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B23 BKS

2011 BMW M5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

79,932 mi
Last recorded79,932 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 BKS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 79,932 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2026 100,166 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 68,846 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 95,314 miles

slight leak on power steering

Pass 13 Jul 2024 91,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 68,713 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 67,778 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 81,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside & Nearside (Lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Contaminated with condensation (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Middle of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Contaminated with condensation (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (Sump area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil (Sump area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside & Nearside (Lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 81,264 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside & Nearside (Lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Contaminated with condensation (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Middle of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Contaminated with condensation (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (Sump area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil (Sump area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside & Nearside (Lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 62,344 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 69,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 69,356 miles

Offside Rear Body component insecure wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 55,984 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 57,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 57,834 miles

Offside Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 50,625 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 45,330 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 50,960 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre's worn/wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyre's worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 50,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre's worn/wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyre's worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 40,372 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 49,692 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 37,131 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 41,215 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage to offside (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre valve cap missing

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 2 (in tailgate) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer tread

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jun 2017 41,215 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage to offside (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure tightened nearside screw fixing (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front tyre valve cap missing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted lamp (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 2 (in tailgate) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted lamp (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer tread

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jan 2017 34,014 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 35,187 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front tyre is worn on edges

Offside rear tyre sidewall perishing and also worn on inner

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2016 35,187 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front tyre is worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre tread and sidewall starting to separate, also worn on inner

Offside rear tyre sidewall perishing and also worn on inner

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2015 28,491 miles

Both front brake discs wprn and lipped

Both rear tyres have damaged outer sidewalls

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front reg plate partially loose

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 20,684 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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B23 BKS is a 2011 BMW M5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 B23 BKS, 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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B23 BKS is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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