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VJ04 BAD

2011 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,715 mi
Last recorded86,715 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJ04 BAD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 86,715 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 82,478 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 78,150 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2024 78,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 76,992 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 69,238 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 64,952 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 64,931 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 60,691 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 60,417 miles

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

slight bind on rear brake

undertrays and engine covers covering underbody most components not visable

Fail 18 Jun 2018 60,417 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays and engine covers covering underbody most components not visable

Pass 20 Feb 2017 50,888 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 41,121 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 25,868 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 24,842 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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VJ04 BAD is a 2011 BMW M5 in Grey with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJ04 BAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VJ04 BAD registered?

VJ04 BAD is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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