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M500 GJL

2011 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,373 mi
Last recorded91,373 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 GJL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 91,373 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 90,354 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 80,241 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 80,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 72,935 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 71,061 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 66,800 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 60,025 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 57,775 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,333 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 54,269 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced no name or kite mark displayed (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced no name or kite mark displayed (6.3.4a)

osf tyre worn outer

Pass 8 Apr 2016 50,124 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 45,158 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 32,100 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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M500 GJL is a 2011 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M500 GJL, 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 M500 GJL registered?

M500 GJL is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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