2020 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · 12 GSB
2020 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 26,979 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2020
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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12 GSB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 26,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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12 GSB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 BMW M5 (12 GSB) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
12 GSB Mileage History
- 14/07/202312,280 mi
- 18/07/202418,075 mi+5,795 mi
- 28/07/202522,783 mi+4,708 mi
- 02/07/202626,979 mi+4,196 mi
Average of roughly 4,952 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M5
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Common Problems: BMW M5
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- SMG / DCT / Transmission Heat Stress(Serious)
Fast M5s punish transmissions. E60 SMG hydraulic components, F10 DCT heat stress, and even later automatic driveline components all suffer if the car has been launched repeatedly.
- Coolant / Turbo Cooling Leaks(Moderate)
Turbocharged M5s can develop coolant leaks around expansion tanks, turbo cooling lines, and front heat exchangers. Repeated low-coolant warnings are common on neglected cars.
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- SMG / DCT / Transmission Heat StressSerious
Fast M5s punish transmissions. E60 SMG hydraulic components, F10 DCT heat stress, and even later automatic driveline components all suffer if the car has been launched repeatedly.
- Coolant / Turbo Cooling LeaksModerate
Turbocharged M5s can develop coolant leaks around expansion tanks, turbo cooling lines, and front heat exchangers. Repeated low-coolant warnings are common on neglected cars.
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