2011 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · LH61 AVF
2011 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2011. Recorded mileage 84,141 miles. MOT valid until 06/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 4395cc
LH61 AVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 84,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for BMW M5
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
LH61 AVF Mileage History
- 20/10/202169,742 mi
- 08/11/202272,906 mi+3,164 mi
- 17/05/202474,554 mi+1,648 mi
- 17/05/202579,998 mi+5,444 mi
- 08/06/202684,141 mi+4,143 mi
Average of roughly 3,109 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LH61 AVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW M5 (LH61 AVF) between October 2021 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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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