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RCO 11

2011 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,164 mi
Last recorded108,164 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCO 11
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2025 108,164 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front All direction indicators not working Both Sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 106,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 101,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 95,106 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 87,767 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,087 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 May 2018 80,736 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 69,992 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 69,992 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 56,520 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 42,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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RCO 11 is a 2011 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 2011 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 55,641 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 RCO 11, 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 RCO 11 registered?

RCO 11 is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 2 December 2011.

Is RCO 11 safe to buy?

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