2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 BMW m5 MOT pass rate and common faults

368 MOT tests in 2024. 88.3% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

120Well above average
Passed first time88.3%
Failed or needed repairs11.7%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 368 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    10 marked dangerous
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits0.8%
  6. Brake performance not tested: unable to be tested0.8%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    3 marked dangerous
  9. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.5%
  10. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres5.2%
  2. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  3. Brakes1.9%
  4. Suspension1.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.4%
  6. Lights & electrics1.4%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.8%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 BMW m5?

In 2024, 88.3% of 2015 BMW m5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 368 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 BMW m5?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 BMW m5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 120, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).