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L999 UKS

2011 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,406 mi
Last recorded86,406 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 UKS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 86,406 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 86,281 miles

Emissions unable to be completed vehicle has excessive smoke/co2/engine burning oil/substances/ no emission test able to be started. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 85,496 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 83,250 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 78,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

advise attention to damage to o/s/f wing panel

Pass 26 Jan 2021 72,250 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 62,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 62,735 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 55,777 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 55,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 48,138 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 40,766 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 33,069 miles

n/s/f & both rear tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 25 Jul 2014 24,131 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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L999 UKS is a 2011 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L999 UKS, 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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L999 UKS is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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