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M5 VKR

2011 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,335 mi
Last recorded49,335 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 49,335 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 48,520 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 47,520 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 44,795 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,401 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 36,070 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,307 miles

Engine & sill covers fitted plus undertrays

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 VKR is a 2011 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

M5 VKR is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is M5 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 VKR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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