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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 4,999 cc

L17 THOMOT history

L17 THO is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 28 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 92,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

L17 THO 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 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
92,655 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L17 THO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L17 THO was last recorded at 92,655 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,405 miles · 13 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
250 miles
Average per year
2,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,655 miles
  • 2022 – 92,405 miles
  • 2021 – 90,543 miles
  • 2019 – 89,725 miles
  • 2018 – 88,562 miles
  • 2017 – 82,910 miles
  • 2016 – 78,866 miles
  • 2014 – 75,157 miles
  • 2013 – 70,771 miles
  • 2012 – 60,587 miles
  • 2011 – 53,709 miles
  • 2010 – 49,987 miles
  • 2009 – 44,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,655 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,655 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    92,655 miles
    Test number
    848674961850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,405 miles (+1,862)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,405 miles
    Test number
    660205460960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,543 miles (+818)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,543 miles
    Test number
    586392111233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,725 miles
    Test number
    448564768017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail89,725 miles (+1,163)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,725 miles
    Test number
    948670360805
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass88,562 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,562 miles
    Test number
    343010573992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,561 miles (+5,651)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,561 miles
    Test number
    553399668963
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively damaged to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  8. Pass82,910 miles (+4,044)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,910 miles
    Test number
    945931554438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,866 miles (+3,709)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,866 miles
    Test number
    595937940717
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. Pass75,157 miles (+4,386)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,157 miles
    Test number
    375302144388
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass70,771 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,771 miles
    Test number
    796502233351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,679 miles (+3,865)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,679 miles
    Test number
    987990133391
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  13. Pass66,814 miles (+6,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,814 miles
    Test number
    205922463465
    • 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)
  14. Pass60,587 miles (+6,878)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,587 miles
    Test number
    477552742247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,709 miles (+3,722)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    53,709 miles
    Test number
    869603651271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,987 miles (+5,575)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,987 miles
    Test number
    491046950251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,412 miles
    Test number
    603095819348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L17 THO

Does L17 THO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L17 THO is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L17 THO?
The MOT on L17 THO is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L17 THO done?
L17 THO was recorded at 92,655 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,869 miles a year.
Has L17 THO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L17 THO has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on L17 THO 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 L17 THO find?
L17 THO passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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