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BM55 JOS

2011 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,374 mi
Last recorded93,374 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM55 JOS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 93,374 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 90,631 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 86,638 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 82,534 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 75,835 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 70,316 miles

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))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 59,302 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2018 49,343 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 39,249 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 31,036 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 22,773 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 17,945 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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BM55 JOS is a 2011 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BM55 JOS, 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 BM55 JOS registered?

BM55 JOS is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 11 November 2011.

Is BM55 JOS safe to buy?

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