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8 JSM

2018 BMW M5

Black Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,880 mi
Last recorded46,880 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M534,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 JSM
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 46,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 57,344 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 35,303 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 53,505 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 27,625 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 51,684 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 19,148 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 19,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2022 48,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 12,898 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 47,352 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 47,350 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 7,107 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 42,856 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 39,869 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Apr 2018 36,002 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears and edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 30,411 miles

slight kerb damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

slight oil leak offside rear diff seal

Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,678 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 17,184 miles

small stonechips in the front screen

Fail 10 Mar 2015 17,184 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

small stonechips in the front screen

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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8 JSM is a 2018 BMW M5 in Black with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2018 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 34,140 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8 JSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 8 years old, this BMW M5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 8 JSM registered?

8 JSM is a 2018 BMW M5, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is 8 JSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 JSM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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