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SM68 ZNO

2018 BMW M5

Grey Petrol 4395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,183 mi
Last recorded81,183 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW M534,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM68 ZNO
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 81,183 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 68,031 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2024 47,027 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 23,494 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 23,494 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 16,638 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 13,726 miles

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

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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SM68 ZNO is a 2018 BMW M5 in Grey 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 SM68 ZNO, 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 SM68 ZNO registered?

SM68 ZNO is a 2018 BMW M5, first registered on 29 December 2018.

Is SM68 ZNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM68 ZNO 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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