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BMW M5

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc

70 DFMMOT history

70 DFM is a silver petrol BMW M5 first used on 8 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 101,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2025.

70 DFM silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2026
Mileage
101,468 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
70 DFM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

70 DFM was last recorded at 101,468 miles on 7 Jul 2025, 533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,935 miles · 4 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
533 miles
Average per year
1,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,468 miles
  • 2024 – 100,935 miles
  • 2021 – 100,667 miles
  • 2019 – 98,556 miles
  • 2017 – 96,661 miles
  • 2016 – 94,052 miles
  • 2015 – 91,562 miles
  • 2014 – 86,860 miles
  • 2013 – 82,593 miles
  • 2012 – 79,173 miles
  • 2011 – 76,226 miles
  • 2010 – 73,706 miles
  • 2009 – 70,919 miles
  • 2008 – 68,262 miles
  • 2007 – 66,661 miles
  • 2006 – 63,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,468 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,468 miles (+533)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    101,468 miles
    Test number
    874331593483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass100,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,935 miles
    Test number
    919725083899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail100,935 miles (+268)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,935 miles
    Test number
    100836606631
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass100,667 miles (+2,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,667 miles
    Test number
    882006513184
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff seal leak

  5. Pass98,556 miles (+1,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,556 miles
    Test number
    973800539660
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

  6. Pass96,661 miles (+2,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    96,661 miles
    Test number
    825255680496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on rear axle

  7. Pass94,052 miles (+2,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,052 miles
    Test number
    675102417957
    • 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)

  8. Pass91,562 miles (+4,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,562 miles
    Test number
    139139405223
    • 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)

  9. Pass86,860 miles (+4,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,860 miles
    Test number
    166698674160
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass82,593 miles (+3,420)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,593 miles
    Test number
    918662873174
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass79,173 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,173 miles
    Test number
    107445572188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail79,173 miles (+2,947)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,173 miles
    Test number
    398575772180
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass76,226 miles (+2,520)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    76,226 miles
    Test number
    605908171175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,706 miles (+2,787)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    73,706 miles
    Test number
    813023050116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  15. Fail70,919 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,919 miles
    Test number
    252630159142
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass70,919 miles (+2,657)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    70,919 miles
    Test number
    271650159444
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass68,262 miles (+1,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    68,262 miles
    Test number
    632585438141
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass66,661 miles (+3,026)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    66,661 miles
    Test number
    191501357172
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass63,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    63,635 miles
    Test number
    281757036490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 70 DFM

What vehicle is registration 70 DFM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 70 DFM on a silver petrol BMW M5 first used on 8 Jan 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 70 DFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 70 DFM expired on 6 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 70 DFM?
The MOT on 70 DFM expired on 6 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 70 DFM done?
70 DFM was recorded at 101,468 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2025, an average of 1,977 miles a year.
Has 70 DFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 70 DFM has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on 70 DFM 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 70 DFM find?
70 DFM passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front wheel arch corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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