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S123 SYY

2015 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,970 mi
Last recorded77,970 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW M543,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 SYY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 77,970 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 75,483 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 72,401 miles

undertrays fitted restricting viewing of fuel and brake pipes

Pass 1 Jun 2021 70,319 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 70,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 59,798 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 47,133 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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S123 SYY is a 2015 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S123 SYY, 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 S123 SYY registered?

S123 SYY is a 2015 BMW M5, first registered on 10 December 2015.

Is S123 SYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S123 SYY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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