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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,941 cc

5 OAMOT history

5 OA is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 61,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

5 OA blue 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 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
61,383 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5 OA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5 OA was last recorded at 61,383 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 1,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,933 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,450 miles
Average per year
1,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,383 miles
  • 2025 – 59,933 miles
  • 2024 – 59,158 miles
  • 2023 – 57,372 miles
  • 2022 – 55,329 miles
  • 2021 – 52,921 miles
  • 2020 – 49,030 miles
  • 2018 – 43,424 miles
  • 2017 – 42,478 miles
  • 2015 – 41,739 miles
  • 2014 – 41,036 miles
  • 2013 – 40,528 miles
  • 2012 – 39,246 miles
  • 2011 – 38,045 miles
  • 2010 – 37,895 miles
  • 2008 – 34,186 miles
  • 2007 – 32,257 miles
  • 2006 – 29,526 miles
  • 2005 – 26,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,383 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,383 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    61,383 miles
    Test number
    870871041248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,933 miles (+775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    59,933 miles
    Test number
    265171773207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass59,158 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    59,158 miles
    Test number
    818626697276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,372 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,372 miles
    Test number
    114430114562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,329 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    55,329 miles
    Test number
    732037004156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail55,314 miles (+2,393)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,314 miles
    Test number
    549265957222
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking all round between tread pattern 1 place (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass52,921 miles (+3,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    52,921 miles
    Test number
    194155185173
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass49,030 miles (+5,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    49,030 miles
    Test number
    747809342507
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass43,994 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,994 miles
    Test number
    357279208126
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail43,994 miles (+570)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,994 miles
    Test number
    826012197477
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass43,424 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    43,424 miles
    Test number
    961845060269
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail43,424 miles (+946)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,424 miles
    Test number
    336100569591
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass42,478 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,478 miles
    Test number
    580107750739
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff

  14. Pass42,416 miles (+677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    42,416 miles
    Test number
    426301529187
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake disc
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff

  15. Pass41,739 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,739 miles
    Test number
    114581669531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront disc slightly corroded on inner braking surface

  16. Fail41,739 miles (+703)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,739 miles
    Test number
    285790956382
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront disc slightly corroded on inner braking surface

  17. Pass41,036 miles (+508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,036 miles
    Test number
    897311654365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass40,528 miles (+1,282)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    40,528 miles
    Test number
    496640753390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass39,246 miles (+1,201)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    39,246 miles
    Test number
    688286452317
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOil leak from diff area

  20. Pass38,045 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,045 miles
    Test number
    808347441351
    • NoteRear diff leaking oil

  21. Fail38,045 miles (+150)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,045 miles
    Test number
    987937141375
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteRear diff leaking oil

  22. Pass37,895 miles (+924)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,895 miles
    Test number
    413047240355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass36,971 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,971 miles
    Test number
    323238200047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail36,971 miles (+2,785)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,971 miles
    Test number
    332145000048
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass34,186 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    34,186 miles
    Test number
    391534458312
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low
    • NoteOil leak from around rear diff area

  26. Fail34,185 miles (+1,928)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,185 miles
    Test number
    182901758326
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low
    • NoteOil leak from around rear diff area

  27. Pass32,257 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    32,257 miles
    Test number
    551972357330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Fail32,257 miles (+2,731)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,257 miles
    Test number
    503762157365
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass29,526 miles (+2,803)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    29,526 miles
    Test number
    530444856351
    • NoteFront discs corroded on inner edge pads getting low

  30. Pass26,723 miles (+27)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    26,723 miles
    Test number
    400433635376
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  31. Fail26,696 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,696 miles
    Test number
    441462835368
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Note2 of 4 washers inoperative
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about 5 OA

What vehicle is registration 5 OA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5 OA on a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 31 Dec 2000. 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 5 OA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5 OA is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5 OA?
The MOT on 5 OA is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5 OA done?
5 OA was recorded at 61,383 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 1,662 miles a year.
Has 5 OA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5 OA has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on 5 OA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 5 OA find?
5 OA passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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