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FN61 PDO

2011 BMW M5

White Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,870 mi
Last recorded94,870 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 PDO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 94,870 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 94,870 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 92,826 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 92,826 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 89,608 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 83,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 79,857 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 9 Dec 2019 79,857 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 75,518 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,162 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 53,119 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,000 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 41,386 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 40,828 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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FN61 PDO is a 2011 BMW M5 in White with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN61 PDO, 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 FN61 PDO registered?

FN61 PDO is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is FN61 PDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN61 PDO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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