2018 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · V1 BSH
2018 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 16,052 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V1 BSH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
- 16,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V1 BSH 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 2018 BMW M5 (V1 BSH) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
V1 BSH Mileage History
- 03/05/202213,370 mi
- 01/05/202314,029 mi+659 mi
- 20/04/202415,295 mi+1,266 mi
- 28/07/202516,052 mi+757 mi
Average of roughly 829 miles per year across 4 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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