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VWX 5

2011 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,585 mi
Last recorded72,585 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWX 5
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 72,585 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 72,539 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 69,954 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 67,910 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 66,712 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 61,147 miles

crack in windscreen - not in drivers view of the road

under-trays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2015 61,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

brake pad warning light on

crack in windscreen - not in drivers view of the road

under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 46,294 miles

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

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

undertrays are damaged and holed

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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VWX 5 is a 2011 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VWX 5, 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 VWX 5 registered?

VWX 5 is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 5 December 2011.

Is VWX 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWX 5 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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