2015 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · 4472 RO
2015 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2015. Recorded mileage 72,088 miles. MOT valid until 09 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2015
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,088 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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4472 RO Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 72,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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4472 RO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 BMW M5 (4472 RO) between October 2018 and October 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
4472 RO Mileage History
- 11/10/201830,296 mi
- 02/10/201936,729 mi+6,433 mi
- 08/10/202043,016 mi+6,287 mi
- 08/10/202149,314 mi+6,298 mi
- 06/10/202253,952 mi+4,638 mi
- 04/10/202359,797 mi+5,845 mi
- 04/10/202464,475 mi+4,678 mi
- 07/10/202464,481 mi+6 mi
- 29/09/202568,150 mi+3,669 mi
- 01/10/202568,158 mi+8 mi
- 07/10/202672,088 mi+3,930 mi
Average of roughly 5,231 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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