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DN18 ZZJ

2018 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,324 mi
Last recorded79,324 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M534,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN18 ZZJ
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 79,324 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 71,229 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 69,570 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 65,936 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 53,754 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 48,963 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 41,724 miles

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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DN18 ZZJ is a 2018 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DN18 ZZJ, 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.

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What year was DN18 ZZJ registered?

DN18 ZZJ is a 2018 BMW M5, first registered on 25 April 2018.

Is DN18 ZZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN18 ZZJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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