MOT reliability
Bmw M5 cs auto
53 vehicles · 99 completed MOT tests analysed
95%
MOT pass rate
Based on 53 Bmw M5 cs auto vehicles and 99 completed MOT tests, the Bmw M5 cs auto has an overall 95% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 11,211 miles.
53
Vehicles
99
MOT tests
1,970
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Bmw M5 cs auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Bmw M5 cs auto MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension71%
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Other18%
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Identification & plates5%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Visibility3%
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Body & structure3%
Bmw M5 cs auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 50 | 92% |
| 4 | 40 | 98% |
| 5 | 7 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (53)
Most common Bmw M5 cs auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Bmw M5 cs auto MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- engine & underbody covers fitted (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- engine cover fitted (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (Both) (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (dangerous) (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Bmw M5 cs auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 13 | 25 | 100% | 6,990 |
| 2021 | 31 | 72 | 93% | 13,429 |
Bmw M5 cs auto reliability FAQ
Across 53 Bmw M5 cs auto vehicles in our MOT data,
95% pass the MOT (a 5% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Bmw M5 cs auto MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); engine & underbody covers fitted.
The typical Bmw M5 cs auto in our data has covered around
11,211 miles.
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