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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc

2 MWAMOT history

2 MWA is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 49,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

2 MWA black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
49,704 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2 MWA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

2 MWA was last recorded at 49,704 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jun 2009: 33,711 miles, lower than 228,920 miles on 13 Jun 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
49,681 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
1,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,704 miles
  • 2024 – 49,634 miles
  • 2022 – 49,622 miles
  • 2019 – 49,532 miles
  • 2017 – 49,379 miles
  • 2016 – 49,183 miles
  • 2015 – 49,178 miles
  • 2014 – 49,162 miles
  • 2013 – 49,109 miles
  • 2012 – 48,402 miles
  • 2011 – 45,543 miles
  • 2010 – 38,908 miles
  • 2009 – 33,723 miles
  • 2008 – 228,920 miles
  • 2007 – 23,780 miles
  • 2006 – 20,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,704 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,704 miles (+23)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    49,704 miles
    Test number
    432691004159
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail49,681 miles (+47)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,681 miles
    Test number
    605978116436
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass49,634 miles (+12)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    49,634 miles
    Test number
    731887036953
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes greased
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass49,622 miles (+90)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    49,622 miles
    Test number
    787900629541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass49,532 miles (+153)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,532 miles
    Test number
    238100630087
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chip in screen
    • AdvisoryEml light on
  6. Pass49,379 miles (+196)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    49,379 miles
    Test number
    292217877746
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  7. Pass49,183 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,183 miles
    Test number
    520258086109
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on at time of test
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on all metal brake pipes
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
  8. Pass49,178 miles (+16)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,178 miles
    Test number
    277991645138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  9. Pass49,162 miles (+53)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,162 miles
    Test number
    205583244409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass49,109 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    49,109 miles
    Test number
    865357733171
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Fail49,108 miles (+706)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,108 miles
    Test number
    268393333101
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass48,402 miles (+2,859)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,402 miles
    Test number
    378243842177
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded
    • NoteFront brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edges of tread
  13. Pass45,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,543 miles
    Test number
    708940641133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,543 miles (+6,635)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,543 miles
    Test number
    488117331134
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
  15. Pass38,908 miles (+5,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,908 miles
    Test number
    114882060198
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Pass33,723 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,723 miles
    Test number
    281018969437
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail33,711 miles (-195,209)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,711 miles
    Test number
    641373969123
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass228,920 miles (+205,140)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    228,920 miles
    Test number
    282435268183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,780 miles (+3,197)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,780 miles
    Test number
    372348957152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,583 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    20,583 miles
    Test number
    833214636213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about 2 MWA

What vehicle is registration 2 MWA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2 MWA on a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 1 Sept 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 2 MWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2 MWA is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 2 MWA?
The MOT on 2 MWA is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2 MWA done?
2 MWA was recorded at 49,704 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 1,513 miles a year.
Has 2 MWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2 MWA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 2 MWA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 2 MWA find?
2 MWA passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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