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S11 OXL

2005 BMW M5

Silver Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

43,227 mi
Last recorded43,227 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW M566,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 OXL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 43,227 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 42,908 miles

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Jan 2021 42,544 miles

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2019 41,877 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 7 Jul 2018 40,564 miles

Vehicle Fitted With Under Tray(s) Front To Rear Limiting Visibility

Pass 4 Jul 2017 39,487 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 38,069 miles

both front tyre perished

n/s/f tyre inner wall split

n/s/r tyre perished and worn on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre perished and split on outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2013 37,991 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 37,742 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 37,133 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 37,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre slight damage to outer wall

Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,122 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,231 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,570 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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S11 OXL is a 2005 BMW M5 in Silver with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2005 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 66,511 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 S11 OXL, 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 21 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S11 OXL registered?

S11 OXL is a 2005 BMW M5, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is S11 OXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S11 OXL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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