2018 BMW M5 4.4L Petrol · XIG 5066
2018 BMW M5 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 143,714 km. MOT valid until 07 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M5
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 143,714 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XIG 5066 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 143,714 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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XIG 5066 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 (XIG 5066) between September 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
XIG 5066 Odometer History
- 26/09/202378,755 mi
- 26/09/202378,755 mi
- 23/01/202578,810 mi+55 mi
- 08/12/2025143,714 km
Average of roughly 29,516 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M5
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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