2015 BMW M5 · 1,787 MOT tests
2015 BMW M5 reliability
2015 BMW M5s fail 8.8% of first MOT tests, 62% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 M5 years (1,787 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW M5s: 11.4%)
- 8.8%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW M5s: 11.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 62% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 55,299
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,787
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 62% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 65% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 86% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 BMW M5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Lights and electrics1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Brakes0.9%
- Number plates and VIN0.7%
- Suspension0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.57%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.9%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.56%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.5%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.5%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.5%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.16%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.97%) · Brake pads wearing thin (2.41%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.96%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.68%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.62%)
Is a 2015 BMW M5 reliable?
2015 BMW M5s fail 8.8% of first MOT tests, 62% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 M5 years (1,787 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 BMW M5 MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.57% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.9% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (0.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 BMW M5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 BMW M5 shows 55,299 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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