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Y17 BFD

2011 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,824 mi
Last recorded88,824 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW M555,641 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 BFD
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 88,824 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 82,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 76,712 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 73,912 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 69,228 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 64,465 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under tray fitted.

Pass 16 Jan 2020 62,400 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2018 60,002 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 42,377 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 37,324 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 29,767 miles

Both front tyres worn and feathering on the inner edge

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 29,767 miles

Both front tyres worn and feathering on the inner edge

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,886 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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Y17 BFD is a 2011 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 Y17 BFD, 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 Y17 BFD registered?

Y17 BFD is a 2011 BMW M5, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is Y17 BFD safe to buy?

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