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BMW M5

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc

LL51 DMFMOT history

LL51 DMF is a silver petrol BMW M5 first used on 28 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 57,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

LL51 DMF silver 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 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
57,806 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 DMF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 DMF was last recorded at 57,806 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,571 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
235 miles
Average per year
1,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,806 miles
  • 2024 – 57,571 miles
  • 2022 – 57,496 miles
  • 2021 – 57,492 miles
  • 2019 – 57,197 miles
  • 2018 – 57,076 miles
  • 2017 – 56,890 miles
  • 2015 – 56,289 miles
  • 2014 – 55,725 miles
  • 2013 – 53,826 miles
  • 2012 – 52,710 miles
  • 2010 – 51,767 miles
  • 2009 – 49,591 miles
  • 2008 – 47,472 miles
  • 2007 – 43,316 miles
  • 2006 – 32,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,806 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Oil leaking from diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Surface corrosion underneath car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under trays and covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,806 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    57,806 miles
    Test number
    366755987824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,571 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    57,571 miles
    Test number
    555375891819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,496 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,496 miles
    Test number
    253678082456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,492 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,492 miles
    Test number
    546017135707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,197 miles
    Test number
    420796378712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,197 miles (+121)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,197 miles
    Test number
    285347404106
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass57,076 miles (+186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,076 miles
    Test number
    773492231338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass56,890 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,890 miles
    Test number
    440156801630
    • AdvisoryOil leaking from diff
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath car
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted

  9. Fail56,886 miles (+597)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,886 miles
    Test number
    705157736195
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leaking from diff
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath car
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted

  10. Pass56,289 miles (+564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,289 miles
    Test number
    374849706620
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass55,725 miles (+88)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    55,725 miles
    Test number
    519344654241
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail55,637 miles (+1,811)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,637 miles
    Test number
    386434724289
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass53,826 miles (+1,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,826 miles
    Test number
    757195903284
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass52,710 miles (+943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,710 miles
    Test number
    446193352195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  15. Pass51,767 miles (+2,176)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,767 miles
    Test number
    740383430394
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn

  16. Pass49,591 miles (+2,119)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    49,591 miles
    Test number
    551239099287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Pass47,472 miles (+278)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,472 miles
    Test number
    613006398220
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cuts in the outer side wall
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and has a cut in the tread
    • NoteOil leak from rear differential

  18. Fail47,194 miles (+3,878)1 failure1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,194 miles
    Test number
    151540198219
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBonnett safety catch stiff
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cuts in the outer side wall
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge and has a cut in the tread
    • NoteOil leak from rear differential

  19. Pass43,316 miles (+10,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    43,316 miles
    Test number
    454611237197
    • 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)

  20. Pass32,947 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,947 miles
    Test number
    100305426443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,919 miles1 dangerous1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,919 miles
    Test number
    562820226058
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on edges
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteParking brake lever comes up high

Questions about LL51 DMF

Does LL51 DMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 DMF is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL51 DMF?
The MOT on LL51 DMF is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 DMF done?
LL51 DMF was recorded at 57,806 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 1,255 miles a year.
Has LL51 DMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 DMF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on LL51 DMF 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 LL51 DMF find?
LL51 DMF passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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