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LEW 12D

2011 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,994 mi
Last recorded115,994 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEW 12D
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 115,994 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 110,264 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 104,945 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 99,350 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 93,118 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 87,854 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 81,792 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 71,868 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 64,086 miles

Advise early replacement of n/s/f tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn down on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2015 46,495 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 39,565 miles

Advise replacment of rear tyres

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LEW 12D is a 2011 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LEW 12D, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LEW 12D registered?

LEW 12D is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 28 December 2011.

Is LEW 12D safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEW 12D shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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