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RA65 VLV

2015 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,414 mi
Last recorded82,414 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW M543,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA65 VLV
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 82,414 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 77,439 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 76,144 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 76,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 62,331 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 52,900 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 48,185 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 43,535 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 43,529 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 43,529 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 34,943 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 34,943 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 34,554 miles

under body covers fitted

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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RA65 VLV is a 2015 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RA65 VLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA65 VLV registered?

RA65 VLV is a 2015 BMW M5, first registered on 30 December 2015.

Is RA65 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA65 VLV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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