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BMW M5

Purple · Petrol · 1993 · 3,795 cc

K96 RGTMOT history

K96 RGT is a purple petrol BMW M5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 132,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
132,950 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K96 RGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K96 RGT was last recorded at 132,950 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 1,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,490 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,460 miles
Average per year
1,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,950 miles
  • 2024 – 131,490 miles
  • 2023 – 131,108 miles
  • 2022 – 130,613 miles
  • 2021 – 130,584 miles
  • 2014 – 130,556 miles
  • 2012 – 130,546 miles
  • 2009 – 129,394 miles
  • 2008 – 125,321 miles
  • 2007 – 125,317 miles
  • 2006 – 116,628 miles
  • 2005 – 109,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,950 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,950 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,950 miles
    Test number
    327515798814
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail132,950 miles (+1,460)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,950 miles
    Test number
    382790297966
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass131,490 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,490 miles
    Test number
    788286902790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,108 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,108 miles
    Test number
    652861525839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,613 miles
    Test number
    426036632947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,613 miles (+29)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,613 miles
    Test number
    507182494396
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Fail130,584 miles (+28)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,584 miles
    Test number
    316203780224
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass130,556 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    130,556 miles
    Test number
    926505474147
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front sill to floor pan corroded and holed
    • NoteO/s main beam lens cracked

  9. Fail130,556 miles (+10)14 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,556 miles
    Test number
    285874564195
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front sill to floor pan corroded and holed
    • NoteO/s main beam lens cracked

  10. Fail130,546 miles (+1,152)2 dangerous12 failures1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,546 miles
    Test number
    799055382293
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteHydraulic suspension disconnected
    • NoteN/s mirror missing
    • NoteN/s/f floor pan to sill corroded and holed
    • NoteO/s/f floor pan to sill corroded and holed
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

  11. Pass129,394 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    129,394 miles
    Test number
    110195259382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,586 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    127,586 miles
    Test number
    930959119079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,321 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    125,321 miles
    Test number
    421975818085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail125,317 miles (+8,689)12 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,317 miles
    Test number
    241783617335
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass116,628 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    116,628 miles
    Test number
    902743616385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail116,625 miles (+7,067)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,625 miles
    Test number
    720627896216
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass109,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    109,558 miles
    Test number
    733025015372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail109,558 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,558 miles
    Test number
    130435415350
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about K96 RGT

Does K96 RGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K96 RGT is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on K96 RGT?
The MOT on K96 RGT is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K96 RGT done?
K96 RGT was recorded at 132,950 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 1,172 miles a year.
Has K96 RGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K96 RGT has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on K96 RGT 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 K96 RGT find?
K96 RGT passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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