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M500 HLW

2011 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,072 mi
Last recorded112,072 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 HLW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 112,072 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 108,466 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 107,528 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 101,646 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 101,587 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 90,738 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 85,997 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 81,505 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 78,059 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 70,554 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 59,255 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 47,829 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 34,034 miles

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

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 HLW is a 2011 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M500 HLW, 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 HLW registered?

M500 HLW is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 2 December 2011.

Is M500 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 HLW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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