
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass92,655 miles (+250)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 92,655 miles
- Test number
- 848674961850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,405 miles (+1,862)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 92,405 miles
- Test number
- 660205460960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,543 miles (+818)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 90,543 miles
- Test number
- 586392111233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,725 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 89,725 miles
- Test number
- 448564768017
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass88,562 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 88,562 miles
- Test number
- 343010573992
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass82,910 miles (+4,044)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 82,910 miles
- Test number
- 945931554438
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass70,771 miles (+92)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 70,771 miles
- Test number
- 796502233351
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass60,587 miles (+6,878)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 60,587 miles
- Test number
- 477552742247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,709 miles (+3,722)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 53,709 miles
- Test number
- 869603651271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,987 miles (+5,575)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 49,987 miles
- Test number
- 491046950251
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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