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J61 BBS

2015 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,755 mi
Last recorded49,755 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW M543,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ61 BBS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 49,755 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 45,230 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 45,230 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect Spacing wrong (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect Spacing wrong (0.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 39,138 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 39,138 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 33,083 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 29,350 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jul 2020 24,107 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 24,107 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 20,087 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 17,705 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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J61 BBS is a 2015 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 43,985 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 J61 BBS, 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 11 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J61 BBS registered?

J61 BBS is a 2015 BMW M5, first registered on 30 July 2015.

Is J61 BBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J61 BBS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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