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M500 JBR

2011 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,827 mi
Last recorded36,827 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 JBR
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 36,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 36,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn to marker & o/s/f just shy of... 265/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded on inner hub area & disc slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 32,295 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres just on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 22,794 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 19,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2018 19,047 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 16,393 miles

both front tyres bald on inner shoulders

Pass 19 Oct 2015 12,501 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 9,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JBR is a 2011 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JBR, 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 JBR registered?

M500 JBR is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 6 December 2011.

Is M500 JBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 JBR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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