BMW M52011 · 4.4L Petrol

The BMW M5 shows a historically stable roadworthiness record, ending with a clean pass on 14 December 2021 at 64,906 miles where the tester logged no defects. Across the three preceding annual examinations in November 2020, November 2019 and October 2018 the vehicle also passed, with only the 2018 test noting worn front tyres. The maintenance trend is therefore stable and free of escalating mechanical faults, though the lack of any MOT since December 2021 means current compliance with road standards is unconfirmed by DVSA. Mileage data from the available records traces a low-use pattern consistent with the car’s 15-year age. The odometer read 54,973 miles on 2 November 2017 and climbed to 57,813 by 31 October 2018, then 61,217 in November 2019, 63,454 in November 2020 and 64,906 in December 2021. Annual accumulation slowed from roughly 2,840 miles to under 1,500 miles in the final year. The supplied current mileage matches the 2021 figure exactly, indicating the vehicle has covered no recorded distance in the four and a half years since, suggesting extended storage rather than active use. A buyer should physically inspect the car for issues typical of long stationary periods despite the clean test history. The 2018 advisory for nearside and offside front tyres worn on the edge reflected consumable wear rather than structural defect, and later passes confirm the owner rectified it. Nevertheless, standing invites corrosion on subframes and suspension mounts, perishing of rubber bushes, and binding brake calipers. We recommend examining coil springs, brake discs for pitting, suspension bushes for cracking, and the exhaust system for internal rust. Verify the structural integrity of sills and arches given the BMW’s age.