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M5 BUW

2011 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,097 mi
Last recorded154,097 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 BUW
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 154,097 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 154,087 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 148,890 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 144,584 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 135,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

non standard exhaust fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2018 129,865 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 124,694 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 101,500 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,258 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,862 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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M5 BUW is a 2011 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M5 BUW, 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 M5 BUW registered?

M5 BUW is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 3 December 2011.

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