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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,941 cc

975 FAAMOT history

975 FAA is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 17 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2023.

975 FAA blue 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 17 May 2024
Mileage
124,752 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
975 FAA
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 expired on 17 May 2024
Latest MOT test
13 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

975 FAA was last recorded at 124,752 miles on 13 May 2023, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,593 miles · 9 May 2023
Between the last two tests
159 miles
Average per year
4,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,752 miles
  • 2022 – 124,562 miles
  • 2021 – 121,863 miles
  • 2019 – 120,192 miles
  • 2018 – 119,965 miles
  • 2017 – 116,451 miles
  • 2015 – 112,562 miles
  • 2014 – 106,165 miles
  • 2013 – 100,863 miles
  • 2012 – 96,443 miles
  • 2011 – 91,402 miles
  • 2010 – 84,703 miles
  • 2009 – 78,028 miles
  • 2008 – 69,070 miles
  • 2007 – 59,536 miles
  • 2006 – 50,014 miles
  • 2005 – 43,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,752 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,752 miles (+159)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    124,752 miles
    Test number
    456526284138
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,593 miles (+31)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,593 miles
    Test number
    332577411014
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,562 miles (+2,699)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    124,562 miles
    Test number
    853379213164
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff. oil leak

  4. Pass121,863 miles (+1,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    121,863 miles
    Test number
    406994535807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass120,192 miles (+227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,192 miles
    Test number
    689017887174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass119,965 miles (+3,514)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,965 miles
    Test number
    249393074678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,451 miles (+3,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    116,451 miles
    Test number
    257840090474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass112,562 miles (+6,397)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    112,562 miles
    Test number
    152170708786
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass106,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    106,165 miles
    Test number
    125405444348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,165 miles (+5,302)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,165 miles
    Test number
    308494144386
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass100,863 miles (+4,420)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    100,863 miles
    Test number
    478876643476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,443 miles (+69)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    96,443 miles
    Test number
    189965642387
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail96,374 miles (+4,972)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,374 miles
    Test number
    368740642376
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass91,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    91,402 miles
    Test number
    789682741329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,402 miles (+6,699)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,402 miles
    Test number
    748031741373
    • DangerousOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass84,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    84,703 miles
    Test number
    591115150356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,703 miles (+6,675)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,703 miles
    Test number
    793464750346
    • DangerousNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  18. Pass78,028 miles (+8,958)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    78,028 miles
    Test number
    734139849389
    • DangerousNail in nearside front tyre
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass69,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    69,070 miles
    Test number
    114742758397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,069 miles (+9,533)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,069 miles
    Test number
    562832558372
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut to outer wall not to cords

  21. Pass59,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    59,536 miles
    Test number
    194234827347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail59,529 miles (+9,515)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,529 miles
    Test number
    883354427305
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass50,014 miles (+6,634)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    50,014 miles
    Test number
    830848936339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,380 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    43,380 miles
    Test number
    300973545327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Questions about 975 FAA

What vehicle is registration 975 FAA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 975 FAA 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 975 FAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 975 FAA expired on 17 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 975 FAA?
The MOT on 975 FAA expired on 17 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 975 FAA done?
975 FAA was recorded at 124,752 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2023, an average of 4,670 miles a year.
Has 975 FAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 975 FAA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2023.
Has the mileage on 975 FAA 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 975 FAA find?
975 FAA passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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