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EA61 VSC

2011 BMW M5

White Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,225 mi
Last recorded117,225 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 VSC
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 117,225 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 109,841 miles

rear under tray plate bolt missing

Pass 9 Feb 2021 99,715 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

undershields restricting underside view

Pass 2 Oct 2019 94,694 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 94,694 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 90,314 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 73,645 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 73,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 46,594 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,557 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 46,510 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 44,237 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 44,237 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 31,958 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 31,958 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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EA61 VSC is a 2011 BMW M5 in White with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EA61 VSC, 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 EA61 VSC registered?

EA61 VSC is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 28 December 2011.

Is EA61 VSC safe to buy?

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