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M5 VLL

2015 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,682 mi
Last recorded41,682 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW M543,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 VLL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 41,682 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 40,871 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray/covers fitted making it unable to check some testable items

Fail 27 Feb 2025 40,865 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray/covers fitted making it unable to check some testable items

Pass 15 Dec 2023 35,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2023 30,185 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 30,041 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 30,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 295/35/zr19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 28,598 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 27,706 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 25,111 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 22,009 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 22,009 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VLL is a 2015 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 43,985 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 VLL, 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 11 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M5 VLL registered?

M5 VLL is a 2015 BMW M5, first registered on 26 May 2015.

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