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BMW M5 Competition MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the BMW M5 Competition. Check any M5 Competition by registration number below.

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99.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+9.3%

vs BMW Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

BMW M5 Competition — MOT Reliability Overview

The BMW M5 Competition has an average MOT pass rate of 99.3%, which is 9.3 percentage points above the BMW brand average of 89.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the M5 Competition is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used BMW M5 Competition, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the BMW M5 Competition performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 54 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%

2019

Based on 131 vehicles

98.5%Excellent
BMW average: 89.9%
Mileage at 5yr

55k mi

Other BMW Models

Compare MOT reliability across BMW models.

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90.4% pass rate

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87.3% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d M Sport X Auto

87.0% pass rate

BMW 550

82.4% pass rate

BMW 316 I

89.0% pass rate

BMW 540i Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto

75.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for BMW M5 Competition

BMW M5 Competition — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the BMW M5 Competition MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW M5 Competition?
The average MOT pass rate for the BMW M5 Competition is 99.3% compared to the BMW average of 89.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a BMW M5 Competition?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the BMW M5 Competition reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 99.3%, the BMW M5 Competition is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a BMW M5 Competition?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a BMW M5 Competition?
Typical mileage for the BMW M5 Competition: 55,494 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used M5 Competition to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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