2018 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · ADN 18N
2018 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 27,450 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ADN 18N Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 27,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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ADN 18N MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 BMW M5 (ADN 18N) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
ADN 18N Mileage History
- 26/03/202413,211 mi
- 11/04/202523,956 mi+10,745 mi
- 22/04/202627,450 mi+3,494 mi
Average of roughly 6,870 miles per year across 3 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
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- 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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