2011 BMW M54.4L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2011 BMW M5? It's a PETROL with a 4395cc engine showing 88,824 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 4395cc
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2011 BMW M5 (Y17 BFD), we found 5 MOT results in the period of January 2022 to March 2026.
Across its entire MOT history, this BMW has a 100% success rate (5 passes and 0 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
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Our Verdict
This 2011 BMW M5 is a well-documented, high-mileage performance saloon with a clean MOT pass record over the last five years, making it a reasonable buy for an enthusiast. However, budget for tyres and brake maintenance, as both have shown wear in recent tests.
Negotiate on the basis of the above-average mileage (88,824 at last test) and the recurring tyre edge wear, which may indicate alignment or driving-style issues. As no aggregate model reliability data is available, rely on the individual MOT record, which is reassuring, but always have a specialist BMW inspection before purchase given the engine size and performance orientation.
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Data Sources
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Common Problems: BMW M5
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- SMG / DCT / Transmission Heat Stress(Serious)
Fast M5s punish transmissions. E60 SMG hydraulic components, F10 DCT heat stress, and even later automatic driveline components all suffer if the car has been launched repeatedly.
- Coolant / Turbo Cooling Leaks(Moderate)
Turbocharged M5s can develop coolant leaks around expansion tanks, turbo cooling lines, and front heat exchangers. Repeated low-coolant warnings are common on neglected cars.
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