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M5 YHU

2011 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,410 mi
Last recorded88,410 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 YHU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 88,410 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 85,180 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 83,069 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 81,983 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 81,414 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 77,647 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 74,062 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 67,003 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 67,003 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 57,110 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 43,538 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 35,789 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 YHU is a 2011 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YHU, 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 YHU registered?

M5 YHU is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 23 December 2011.

Is M5 YHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 YHU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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