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BMW 645

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,398 cc

F5 SHWMOT history

F5 SHW is a black petrol BMW 645 first used on 18 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

F5 SHW black BMW 6 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 6 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
79,044 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 SHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
645
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 SHW was last recorded at 79,044 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 3,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,329 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,715 miles
Average per year
3,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,044 miles
  • 2025 – 75,329 miles
  • 2024 – 72,503 miles
  • 2023 – 68,167 miles
  • 2021 – 63,637 miles
  • 2020 – 60,991 miles
  • 2019 – 55,648 miles
  • 2018 – 51,845 miles
  • 2017 – 48,177 miles
  • 2016 – 43,908 miles
  • 2015 – 40,818 miles
  • 2014 – 37,231 miles
  • 2013 – 32,978 miles
  • 2012 – 31,118 miles
  • 2011 – 28,328 miles
  • 2010 – 25,113 miles
  • 2009 – 21,018 miles
  • 2008 – 17,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,044 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,044 miles (+3,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    79,044 miles
    Test number
    121844523651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass75,329 miles (+33)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    75,329 miles
    Test number
    688814229916
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail75,296 miles (+2,793)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,296 miles
    Test number
    327244649315
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass72,503 miles (+4,336)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,503 miles
    Test number
    148498645702
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass68,167 miles (+4,530)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,167 miles
    Test number
    111625255950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,637 miles (+2,646)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,637 miles
    Test number
    494391294201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass60,991 miles (+5,343)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,991 miles
    Test number
    268643506329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,648 miles (+3,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,648 miles
    Test number
    997442006478
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass51,845 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,845 miles
    Test number
    545171496598
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Fail51,840 miles (+3,663)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,840 miles
    Test number
    689881023245
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass48,177 miles (+4,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,177 miles
    Test number
    667480428856
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres are worn on inside edges (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass43,908 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,908 miles
    Test number
    964141123610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,867 miles (+3,049)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,867 miles
    Test number
    758386457010
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass40,818 miles (+3,587)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,818 miles
    Test number
    287918035414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,231 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,231 miles
    Test number
    577835534182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Fail37,197 miles (+4,219)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,197 miles
    Test number
    916253334150
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass32,978 miles (+1,860)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    32,978 miles
    Test number
    245487033471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,118 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,118 miles
    Test number
    968417382075
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. Pass31,118 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,118 miles
    Test number
    997217682083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,328 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,328 miles
    Test number
    519227081038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,113 miles
    Test number
    611898580051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,113 miles (+4,095)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,113 miles
    Test number
    903478980071
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass21,018 miles (+3,646)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,018 miles
    Test number
    783567079035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,372 miles
    Test number
    143748778009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 SHW

Does F5 SHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 SHW is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 SHW?
The MOT on F5 SHW is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 SHW done?
F5 SHW was recorded at 79,044 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 3,460 miles a year.
Has F5 SHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 SHW has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on F5 SHW 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 F5 SHW find?
F5 SHW passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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