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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,941 cc

K8 NRWMOT history

K8 NRW is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 26 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 76,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

K8 NRW black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
76,078 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 NRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 NRW was last recorded at 76,078 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,140 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
938 miles
Average per year
3,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,078 miles
  • 2024 – 75,140 miles
  • 2023 – 72,141 miles
  • 2022 – 69,318 miles
  • 2018 – 44,995 miles
  • 2016 – 42,728 miles
  • 2015 – 41,058 miles
  • 2014 – 39,385 miles
  • 2013 – 37,054 miles
  • 2012 – 34,776 miles
  • 2011 – 32,405 miles
  • 2010 – 30,648 miles
  • 2009 – 27,118 miles
  • 2008 – 22,732 miles
  • 2007 – 18,451 miles
  • 2006 – 15,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,078 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,078 miles (+938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    76,078 miles
    Test number
    852155629221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass75,140 miles (+2,999)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    75,140 miles
    Test number
    698390396919
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    72,141 miles
    Test number
    359460584231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail72,141 miles (+2,823)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,141 miles
    Test number
    648760492877
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass69,318 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,318 miles
    Test number
    588547225644
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts weak

  6. Fail69,316 miles1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,316 miles
    Test number
    666115892110
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts weak

  7. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    936344208153
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight movement in steering

  8. FailMileage not read2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    839033132545
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight movement in steering

  9. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    981684613929
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. FailMileage not read1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    111988675671
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    827994770120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    703523315740
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass44,995 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,995 miles
    Test number
    919295393873
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail44,995 miles1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,995 miles
    Test number
    670649084516
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    694014349080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate is in poor condition

  16. Pass42,728 miles (+1,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,728 miles
    Test number
    304776998359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate is deterioated

  17. Pass41,058 miles (+1,673)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,058 miles
    Test number
    237403275467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNs mirror glass is cracked
    • NoteRear number plate deterioated

  18. Pass39,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,385 miles
    Test number
    248976174158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,385 miles (+2,331)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,385 miles
    Test number
    295286374145
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  20. Pass37,054 miles (+2,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,054 miles
    Test number
    657349463128
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass34,776 miles (+2,371)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,776 miles
    Test number
    448506662166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass32,405 miles (+1,757)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,405 miles
    Test number
    617638951107
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT ADVISED

  23. Pass30,648 miles (+3,530)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,648 miles
    Test number
    322303950153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,118 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,118 miles
    Test number
    351797069191
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  25. Pass27,118 miles (+4,386)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,118 miles
    Test number
    751727969120
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  26. Pass22,732 miles (+4,281)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,732 miles
    Test number
    161789068169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,451 miles (+3,139)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    18,451 miles
    Test number
    242798077152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    15,312 miles
    Test number
    234473266175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail15,312 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,312 miles
    Test number
    294043866107
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about K8 NRW

Does K8 NRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 NRW is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K8 NRW?
The MOT on K8 NRW is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 NRW done?
K8 NRW was recorded at 76,078 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 3,115 miles a year.
Has K8 NRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 NRW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on K8 NRW 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 K8 NRW find?
K8 NRW passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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