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L20 KPB

2015 BMW M5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,594 mi
Last recorded123,594 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW M543,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 KPB
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 123,594 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2026 110,379 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 97,466 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 97,464 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working on wingmirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 121,509 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 114,045 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 89,741 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 100,482 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 81,768 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 95,793 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 73,408 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 93,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fesheners ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 64,252 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 64,252 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 24 Aug 2020 88,045 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 55,708 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertrays fitted restricting inspection

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 86,506 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 86,480 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2018 45,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge misshaped on inner edge (3153520 (5.2.3 (e))

under trays/covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2018 68,924 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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L20 KPB is a 2015 BMW M5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L20 KPB, 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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L20 KPB is a 2015 BMW M5, first registered on 23 December 2015.

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