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EF61 OVM

2011 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,643 mi
Last recorded110,643 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 OVM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 110,643 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 110,380 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 102,166 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 102,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 92,172 miles

All brake discs worn and corroded

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 90,572 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 83,677 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 75,880 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 75,864 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 63,559 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 62,706 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 54,434 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 54,434 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2017 46,330 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 31,857 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 22,049 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 12,705 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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EF61 OVM is a 2011 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EF61 OVM, 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 EF61 OVM registered?

EF61 OVM is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is EF61 OVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 OVM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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