BMW 5-Series M5 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
87.4% pass rate
from 87 tests in 2021
(63% better than other 2011 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the BMW 5-Series M5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  • 2.3% fail on Visibility
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
  • 1.1% fail on Brakes
    • 1.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 1.1% fail on Suspension
    • 1.1% fail on Springs
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 1.1% fail on Tyres
    • 1.1% fail on Condition
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