BMW M5
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc
LS51 RRVMOT history
LS51 RRV is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 19 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 117,994 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 117,994 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,589 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 RRV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,941 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 19 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 RRV was last recorded at 117,994 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 2,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 115,283 miles · 4 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,711 miles
- Average per year
- 4,589 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 117,994 miles
- 2024 – 115,283 miles
- 2017 – 112,913 miles
- 2016 – 110,268 miles
- 2015 – 106,611 miles
- 2014 – 102,063 miles
- 2013 – 97,428 miles
- 2012 – 94,393 miles
- 2011 – 90,579 miles
- 2010 – 86,912 miles
- 2009 – 77,062 miles
- 2008 – 66,625 miles
- 2007 – 45,239 miles
- 2006 – 29,228 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,994 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
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)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Side skirts fitted obscuring corrosion assesment
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
19 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,994 miles (+2,711)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 117,994 miles
- Test number
- 300322591230
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass115,283 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 115,283 miles
- Test number
- 208970857765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,283 miles (+2,370)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,283 miles
- Test number
- 612829401137
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake performance unable to be tested pipe (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,913 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 112,913 miles
- Test number
- 993354795655
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- 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)
- AdvisorySide skirts fitted obscuring corrosion assesment
Fail112,913 miles (+2,645)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,913 miles
- Test number
- 261826636963
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- 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)
- AdvisorySide skirts fitted obscuring corrosion assesment
Pass110,268 miles (+3,657)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 110,268 miles
- Test number
- 434567941328
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various places (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
Pass106,611 miles (+4,548)5 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 106,611 miles
- Test number
- 136944155121
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteBoth front exhaust mounts broken, but system still adequately supported
- NoteNearside front tyre is wearing on edges
- NoteOffside front tyre is worn on the inner edge
- NoteRear differential has an oil leak
Pass102,063 miles (+4,635)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 102,063 miles
- Test number
- 368763454127
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOffside front metal brake pipe corroded
- NoteOil leaking at rear axle pinion area
- NoteSlight free movement at rear suspension pivots
Pass97,428 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 97,428 miles
- Test number
- 429816453172
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail97,426 miles (+3,033)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,426 miles
- Test number
- 238508243168
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass94,393 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 94,393 miles
- Test number
- 879619242189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,345 miles (+3,766)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,345 miles
- Test number
- 269865442497
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass90,579 miles (+38)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 90,579 miles
- Test number
- 666972951124
- 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)
Fail90,541 miles (+3,629)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,541 miles
- Test number
- 545596941132
- FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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)
Pass86,912 miles (+9,850)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2011
- Odometer
- 86,912 miles
- Test number
- 234086940154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,062 miles (+10,437)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 77,062 miles
- Test number
- 603687649195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,625 miles (+21,386)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2009
- Odometer
- 66,625 miles
- Test number
- 252721828104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,239 miles (+16,011)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2008
- Odometer
- 45,239 miles
- Test number
- 101642927149
- NoteInside edge of front discs corroded
Pass29,228 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2007
- Odometer
- 29,228 miles
- Test number
- 222502926428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS51 RRV
- Does LS51 RRV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS51 RRV expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 RRV?
- The MOT on LS51 RRV expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS51 RRV done?
- LS51 RRV was recorded at 117,994 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 4,589 miles a year.
- Has LS51 RRV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 RRV has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS51 RRV 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 LS51 RRV find?
- LS51 RRV passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front inner vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside rear inner vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 1 more.
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