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M5 LHV

2011 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,186 mi
Last recorded65,186 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 65,186 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 62,861 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 61,107 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 58,088 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 56,305 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 52,472 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 49,583 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 45,360 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 36,449 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

front tyres cracked and perished and at 3mm

Fail 30 Apr 2018 36,449 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres cracked and perished and at 3mm

Pass 11 May 2017 28,319 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 26,525 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 21,911 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 20 Nov 2014 17,836 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 LHV 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 92.9%.

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 LHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M5 LHV registered?

M5 LHV is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 22 November 2011.

Is M5 LHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 LHV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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