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M5 FVX

2011 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,421 mi
Last recorded96,421 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 FVX
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 96,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake back plates cable tied in place.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 93,028 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 86,462 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 85,450 miles

Central Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 81,687 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 79,018 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 77,331 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 72,876 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 66,145 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 66,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 55,317 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 55,055 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 44,633 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 44,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 42,671 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 9,784 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 FVX is a 2011 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 M5 FVX, 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 FVX registered?

M5 FVX is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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