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2015 BMW M5 Auto 4.4L Petrol · M5 COX

M5 COX

2015 BMW M5 Auto (4.4L, petrol). First registered 27 May 2015. Recorded mileage 46,640 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW M5 AUTO
Year / Origin
2015 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 16 Jan 2026
Road Tax
Untaxed (17 Mar 2025)
Recorded Mileage
46,640 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 4.4L
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 16 Jan 2026
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 17 Mar 2025
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2015
Engine
4395cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness, evidenced by a consistently clean MOT history. The most recent test conducted on 17 January 2025 at 46,640 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This stability suggests that the previous owners have maintained the vehicle to an exacting standard, passing inspections without the typical mechanical degradation often seen in high-performance German cars. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,240 miles per year. Data shows significant intervals between tests, such as the 13,276-mile gap between December 2020 and April 2022. The car covered only 8,614 miles in the three-year period between the April 2022 test and the January 2025 test test. While this low usage typically indicates less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and braking system, long periods of inactivity can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components, fluid acidity, and tyre deformation. Given the lack of recorded faults, a physical inspection should focus on the specific risks associated with low-mileage use. A buyer must examine the suspension bushings and coil springs for perished rubber or cracking, which occurs due to age rather than distance. The brake calipers should be checked for seized pistons or corrosion on the discs if the vehicle has sat for extended periods. Additionally, the structural integrity of the chassis should be verified for any early surface rust, despite the MOT records not flagging any issues to date.
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M5 COX Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2025
  • 46,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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M5 COX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 10:24
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 BMW M5 Auto (M5 COX) between April 2022 and January 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

M5 COX Mileage History

  1. 26/04/202238,026 mi
  2. 17/01/202546,640 mi+8,614 mi

Average of roughly 3,155 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Outstanding recall notice
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