BMW M5 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 8,959 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 8,959 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 92% of BMW M5 cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and seat belts.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the M5 tends to fail
Share of BMW M5 cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on body & structure, seat belts, steering.
Common questions
Is the BMW M5 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the BMW M5 holds up well for its age: 92% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 94% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a BMW M5?
First-time MOT pass rates for the BMW M5 in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 92%; and 13 years and older, 89%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a BMW M5 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the BMW M5 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).