2015 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · DS65 NLF
2015 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2015. Recorded mileage 56,995 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS65 NLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 56,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS65 NLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 BMW M5 (DS65 NLF) between March 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 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 (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are 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 Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
DS65 NLF Mileage History
- 22/03/202437,193 mi
- 02/04/202437,198 mi+5 mi
- 12/12/202443,185 mi+5,987 mi
- 05/12/202556,876 mi+13,691 mi
- 22/12/202556,995 mi+119 mi
Average of roughly 11,303 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M5
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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