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M50 LRJ

2011 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,712 mi
Last recorded93,712 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 LRJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 93,712 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 93,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Aug 2025 93,573 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 92,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 86,500 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 78,558 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 71,564 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Feb 2020 64,658 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 59,688 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 54,507 miles

All four tyres perished

Pass 4 Nov 2016 50,230 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 40,844 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 29,546 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

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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M50 LRJ 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 M50 LRJ, 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 M50 LRJ registered?

M50 LRJ is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 2 December 2011.

Is M50 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M50 LRJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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