BMW M5 MOT pass rate
92.8% of 9,431 BMW M5 MOT tests pass.
The M5 passes its MOT 92.8% of the time — well above the average across all BMW models, which sits at 85.5%.
The BMW M5 passes its MOT 92.8% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 91.4% at 0–3 years versus 90.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.4% | 70 | 31,129 miles |
| 3–6 years | 95.3% | 339 | 37,920 miles |
| 6–10 years | 94.4% | 2,986 | 59,621 miles |
| 10–15 years | 93.4% | 2,757 | 69,702 miles |
| 15+ years | 90.6% | 3,279 | 104,264 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW M5
The most common reason the BMW M5 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 37.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 37.6% | Not working |
| Suspension | 26.7% | Fractured or broken |
| Tyres | 25.5% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 23.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Brakes | 22.8% | Excessively binding |
| Visibility | 15.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Identification of the vehicle | 5.7% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 5.0% | Fixing missing |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.2% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.6% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related BMW models
- BMW 3 SERIES — 82.6% pass rate
- BMW 1 SERIES — 83.7% pass rate
- BMW 5 SERIES — 85.0% pass rate
- BMW 2 SERIES — 89.3% pass rate
- BMW 4 SERIES — 88.9% pass rate
- BMW X5 — 86.7% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW M5?
- 92.8% of BMW M5 MOT tests pass, based on 9,431 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the BMW M5?
- The most common reason the BMW M5 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 37.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the BMW M5's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the BMW service history guide for how to check and keep one.