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BMW M5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,941 cc

BBJ 1MOT history

BBJ 1 is a silver petrol BMW M5 first used on 10 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2024.

BBJ 1 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 Dec 2025
Mileage
83,225 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BBJ 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

BBJ 1 was last recorded at 83,225 miles on 7 Dec 2024, 2,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,291 miles · 3 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,934 miles
Average per year
3,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,225 miles
  • 2022 – 80,291 miles
  • 2021 – 74,594 miles
  • 2020 – 72,599 miles
  • 2019 – 72,088 miles
  • 2018 – 71,109 miles
  • 2017 – 70,275 miles
  • 2016 – 68,649 miles
  • 2015 – 67,906 miles
  • 2014 – 66,271 miles
  • 2013 – 64,571 miles
  • 2012 – 60,535 miles
  • 2011 – 55,063 miles
  • 2010 – 49,287 miles
  • 2009 – 43,207 miles
  • 2008 – 39,076 miles
  • 2007 – 30,574 miles
  • 2006 – 22,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,225 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,225 miles (+2,934)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    83,225 miles
    Test number
    360225581419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,291 miles (+5,697)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,291 miles
    Test number
    626395246184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,594 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,594 miles
    Test number
    291653658661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,599 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,599 miles
    Test number
    864649287819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    72,088 miles
    Test number
    326084086092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail72,088 miles (+979)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,088 miles
    Test number
    464019364083
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass71,109 miles (+834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    71,109 miles
    Test number
    641424638967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass70,275 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,275 miles
    Test number
    961846664651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,274 miles (+1,625)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,274 miles
    Test number
    891161065858
    • DangerousNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing B UCKLE MISSING (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 11 PERCENT (3.7.D.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  10. Pass68,649 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,649 miles
    Test number
    427190628487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,906 miles (+1,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,906 miles
    Test number
    165331415230
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass66,271 miles (+1,700)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,271 miles
    Test number
    427882414202
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass64,571 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,571 miles
    Test number
    815217903240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,535 miles (+5,472)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,535 miles
    Test number
    817788602292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,063 miles (+5,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,063 miles
    Test number
    427174911259
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
  16. Pass49,287 miles (+6,080)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,287 miles
    Test number
    591018600284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,207 miles (+4,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,207 miles
    Test number
    740335119254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  18. Pass39,076 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,076 miles
    Test number
    454618448286
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edges
  19. Fail39,076 miles (+8,502)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,076 miles
    Test number
    721427948217
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edges
  20. Pass30,574 miles (+7,591)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,574 miles
    Test number
    204240127282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,983 miles
    Test number
    554426736244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BBJ 1

What vehicle is registration BBJ 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BBJ 1 on a silver petrol BMW M5 first used on 10 Sept 2003. 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 BBJ 1 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on BBJ 1 expired on 6 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on BBJ 1?
The MOT on BBJ 1 expired on 6 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has BBJ 1 done?
BBJ 1 was recorded at 83,225 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2024, an average of 3,294 miles a year.
Has BBJ 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BBJ 1 has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on BBJ 1 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 BBJ 1 find?
BBJ 1 passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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