Bmw M5 MOT data by year
The Bmw M5 appears in 22,292 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1986–2024. Its most common failure areas are suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres, and its overall pass rate is 89.2%.
22,292
MOT tests analysed
89.2%
Pass rate
10.8%
Fail rate
1986–2024
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 421 | 90.0% | 10.0% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 3.3% | 724 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.2% | 711 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.0% | 667 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.3% | 506 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 476 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.1% | 470 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 162 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.6% | 127 |
Methodology & source. Based on 22,292 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.