BMW 5 Series
Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc
C5 FMLMOT history
C5 FML is a red diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 22 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 142,906 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 142,906 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,146 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 FML
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 22 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 FML was last recorded at 142,906 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 5,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,338 miles · 22 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,568 miles
- Average per year
- 6,146 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,906 miles
- 2025 – 137,338 miles
- 2024 – 130,345 miles
- 2023 – 119,457 miles
- 2022 – 112,985 miles
- 2017 – 99,671 miles
- 2016 – 90,770 miles
- 2015 – 72,857 miles
- 2014 – 64,029 miles
- 2013 – 55,688 miles
- 2012 – 50,091 miles
- 2011 – 45,200 miles
- 2010 – 39,747 miles
- 2009 – 33,491 miles
- 2008 – 28,862 miles
- 2007 – 25,290 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,906 miles
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAftermarket light strip under bonnet, showing blue light.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
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, 2011–2018
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone,front bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged and both rears (4.1.D.1e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear bumper corner damaged.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Unable to see brake fluid level.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 29 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,906 miles (+5,568)6 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 142,906 miles
- Test number
- 395813103009
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAftermarket light strip under bonnet, showing blue light.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass137,338 miles (+6,993)4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 137,338 miles
- Test number
- 923334233297
- MinorFront Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAftermarket strip light under bonnet showing blue light to the front.
- AdvisoryBoth registration plates are 2 tone coloured lettering, vehicle pre Sept 2021 advisory only.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake effort slightly low, it would appear the system requires adjustment or repair.
Pass130,345 miles (+10,888)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 130,345 miles
- Test number
- 245298930844
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass119,457 miles (+6,472)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 119,457 miles
- Test number
- 811740896936
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass112,985 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 112,985 miles
- Test number
- 830676625807
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, slightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass177,124 km3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2022
- Odometer
- 177,124 km
- Test number
- 126275944714
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail177,123 km (+3,720)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,123 km
- Test number
- 895954704188
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced water in headlight (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass173,403 km (+4,169)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2021
- Odometer
- 173,403 km
- Test number
- 923868704755
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass169,234 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2020
- Odometer
- 169,234 km
- Test number
- 869081471604
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail169,234 km (+3,767)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,234 km
- Test number
- 121351881970
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass165,467 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 165,467 km
- Test number
- 380837599675
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,671 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2018
- Odometer
- 99,671 miles
- Test number
- 994883082887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,671 miles (+8,901)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,671 miles
- Test number
- 261236288455
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass90,770 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 90,770 miles
- Test number
- 630425304229
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone,front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged and both rears (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper corner damaged.
- AdvisoryUnable to see brake fluid level.
Fail90,770 miles (+17,913)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,770 miles
- Test number
- 598493382575
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone,front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged and both rears (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper corner damaged.
- AdvisoryUnable to see brake fluid level.
Pass72,857 miles (+8,828)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 72,857 miles
- Test number
- 885542385156
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass64,029 miles (+8,341)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 64,029 miles
- Test number
- 129119384152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,688 miles (+5,597)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 55,688 miles
- Test number
- 237219463458
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass50,091 miles (+4,891)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 50,091 miles
- Test number
- 547301972170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,200 miles (+5,453)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 45,200 miles
- Test number
- 318145561165
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,747 miles (+6,256)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 39,747 miles
- Test number
- 661035670150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,491 miles (+4,629)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 33,491 miles
- Test number
- 803740489124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,862 miles (+3,572)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 28,862 miles
- Test number
- 450539668185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,290 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 25,290 miles
- Test number
- 531830987101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C5 FML
- Does C5 FML currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 FML is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 FML?
- The MOT on C5 FML is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 FML done?
- C5 FML was recorded at 142,906 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 6,146 miles a year.
- Has C5 FML ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 FML has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on C5 FML 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 C5 FML find?
- C5 FML passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 6 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 12 more.
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