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M5 KXW

2011 BMW 550

Silver Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,362 mi
Last recorded95,362 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 55067,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 KXW
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 95,362 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 90,316 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 86,348 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 85,198 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 84,221 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2019 76,974 miles

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

Nearside Front brake back plate insecure

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2018 68,210 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 68,210 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2017 62,809 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,137 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 50,269 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 35,721 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 32,847 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 550?

Based on 5,870 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
5,487
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 79
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 78
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 51
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 38
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M5 KXW is a 2011 BMW 550 in Silver 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 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 67,169 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 550 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M5 KXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 550 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 KXW registered?

M5 KXW is a 2011 BMW 550, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is M5 KXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 KXW 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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