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R500 TDS

2015 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,432 mi
Last recorded100,432 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW M543,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 TDS
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 100,432 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 100,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 97,452 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 97,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 84,355 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 76,873 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 73,991 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 56,680 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,565 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 33,316 miles

Engine covers and under-trays obscuring some components

Pass 13 Mar 2018 31,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

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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R500 TDS is a 2015 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R500 TDS, 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 R500 TDS registered?

R500 TDS is a 2015 BMW M5, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is R500 TDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 TDS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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