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BKZ 929

2011 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,358 mi
Last recorded110,358 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 929
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 110,358 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 110,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 106,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 102,624 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 99,714 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 96,566 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 93,957 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 91,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly splitting tread but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly splitting tread but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 91,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly splitting tread but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly splitting tread but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 88,067 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 78,606 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 78,606 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 65,648 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer side wall

Fail 15 Dec 2016 65,646 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font not uk plate (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font not uk plate (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 21 Dec 2015 53,443 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 42,425 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2014 42,425 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front 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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BKZ 929 is a 2011 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BKZ 929, 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 BKZ 929 registered?

BKZ 929 is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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