BMW M5
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc
L77 EARMOT history
L77 EAR is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 1 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 108,391 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 108,391 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 21 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,790 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L77 EAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,941 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L77 EAR was last recorded at 108,391 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 3,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 104,618 miles · 17 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,773 miles
- Average per year
- 3,790 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,391 miles
- 2025 – 104,618 miles
- 2024 – 102,498 miles
- 2023 – 102,114 miles
- 2022 – 100,263 miles
- 2021 – 97,735 miles
- 2020 – 95,583 miles
- 2019 – 92,039 miles
- 2018 – 89,715 miles
- 2017 – 87,356 miles
- 2016 – 80,903 miles
- 2015 – 72,246 miles
- 2014 – 62,379 miles
- 2013 – 57,437 miles
- 2012 – 55,355 miles
- 2011 – 54,120 miles
- 2010 – 52,717 miles
- 2009 – 48,392 miles
- 2008 – 48,315 miles
- 2007 – 35,354 miles
- 2005 – 29,579 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,391 miles
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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
32 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,391 miles (+3,773)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 108,391 miles
- Test number
- 931565410802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,618 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 104,618 miles
- Test number
- 927911535802
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail104,616 miles (+2,118)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,616 miles
- Test number
- 689106271561
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,498 miles (+384)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 102,498 miles
- Test number
- 266461486007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,114 miles (+1,851)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 102,114 miles
- Test number
- 543898698837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,263 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 100,263 miles
- Test number
- 774206720582
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,248 miles (+2,513)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,248 miles
- Test number
- 183535377365
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass97,735 miles (+2,152)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 97,735 miles
- Test number
- 757788615750
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,583 miles (+3,544)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 95,583 miles
- Test number
- 999753358266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,039 miles (+35)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 92,039 miles
- Test number
- 484386547131
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail92,004 miles (+2,289)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,004 miles
- Test number
- 906932467039
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Bush In Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Bush In Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Upper Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass89,715 miles (+48)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 89,715 miles
- Test number
- 351499058778
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail89,667 miles (+2,311)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,667 miles
- Test number
- 148440468351
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,356 miles (+6,453)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 87,356 miles
- Test number
- 168067266220
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,903 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 80,903 miles
- Test number
- 302961328855
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Fail80,902 miles (+8,656)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,902 miles
- Test number
- 203963247817
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,246 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 72,246 miles
- Test number
- 176448525419
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail72,246 miles (+9,867)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,246 miles
- Test number
- 728597225094
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Fail62,379 miles2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,379 miles
- Test number
- 127920824063
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,379 miles (+4,942)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 62,379 miles
- Test number
- 369900224092
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,437 miles (+2,082)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 57,437 miles
- Test number
- 865678023025
- NoteFront discs rusty on inner braking surface
- NoteRear steel brake pipes starting to get rusty
- NoteRear tyres getting low
Fail55,355 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,355 miles
- Test number
- 176656302466
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteSlight play to both rear lower bushes
Pass55,355 miles (+1,235)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 55,355 miles
- Test number
- 986546702023
- NoteSlight play to both rear lower bushes
Pass54,120 miles (+1,403)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 54,120 miles
- Test number
- 269484321076
- NoteBoth front brake disc inner surfaces have slight corrosion
Pass52,717 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 52,717 miles
- Test number
- 623047700012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,717 miles (+4,325)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,717 miles
- Test number
- 784105800018
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Pass48,392 miles (+77)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 48,392 miles
- Test number
- 741316809065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,315 miles (+6,653)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,315 miles
- Test number
- 754734668338
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Pass41,662 miles (+6,308)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 41,662 miles
- Test number
- 114383708436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,354 miles (+5,775)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 35,354 miles
- Test number
- 623764907099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,579 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 29,579 miles
- Test number
- 892509445334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,556 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,556 miles
- Test number
- 584607445353
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Questions about L77 EAR
- Does L77 EAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 EAR is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L77 EAR?
- The MOT on L77 EAR is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L77 EAR done?
- L77 EAR was recorded at 108,391 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 3,790 miles a year.
- Has L77 EAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L77 EAR has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on L77 EAR 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 L77 EAR find?
- L77 EAR passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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