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BMW M5

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 3,795 cc

L5 NCEMOT history

L5 NCE is a green petrol BMW M5 first used on 26 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 165,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
165,695 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 NCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
26 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 NCE was last recorded at 165,695 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 1,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2011.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,945 miles · 6 Apr 2011
Between the last two tests
1,750 miles
Average per year
783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,695 miles
  • 2011 – 163,945 miles
  • 2009 – 163,915 miles
  • 2008 – 162,295 miles
  • 2007 – 159,999 miles
  • 2006 – 149,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,695 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

10 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,695 miles (+1,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    165,695 miles
    Test number
    512018863141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass163,945 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    163,945 miles
    Test number
    319216691022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  3. Fail163,929 miles (+14)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,929 miles
    Test number
    728829761099
    • DangerousRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  4. Pass163,915 miles (+12)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    163,915 miles
    Test number
    280574389138
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth front jacking points showing signs of corosin
    • NoteN/s/r inner arch showing signs of corosin
    • NoteO/s/r shock damp

  5. Fail163,903 miles (+1,608)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,903 miles
    Test number
    772052489152
    • FailureRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth front jacking points showing signs of corosin
    • NoteN/s/r inner arch showing signs of corosin
    • NoteO/s/r shock damp

  6. Pass162,295 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    162,295 miles
    Test number
    241082278077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  7. Fail162,295 miles (+20)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,295 miles
    Test number
    122521178456
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  8. Fail162,275 miles (+2,276)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,275 miles
    Test number
    482694468072
    • FailureFront Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass159,999 miles (+10,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    159,999 miles
    Test number
    422434467084
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

  10. Pass149,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    149,644 miles
    Test number
    550678956089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 NCE

Does L5 NCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 NCE is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 NCE?
The MOT on L5 NCE is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 NCE done?
L5 NCE was recorded at 165,695 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 783 miles a year.
Has L5 NCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 NCE has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2011.
Has the mileage on L5 NCE 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 L5 NCE find?
L5 NCE passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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