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BMW M5

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 4,999 cc

M5 GFEMOT history

M5 GFE is a grey petrol BMW M5 first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

M5 GFE grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,787 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 GFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 GFE was last recorded at 95,787 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 3,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,384 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,403 miles
Average per year
4,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,787 miles
  • 2025 – 92,384 miles
  • 2024 – 89,046 miles
  • 2023 – 86,149 miles
  • 2022 – 83,203 miles
  • 2021 – 79,889 miles
  • 2020 – 76,163 miles
  • 2019 – 70,573 miles
  • 2018 – 65,935 miles
  • 2017 – 61,202 miles
  • 2016 – 55,557 miles
  • 2015 – 50,333 miles
  • 2014 – 46,730 miles
  • 2013 – 39,681 miles
  • 2012 – 33,970 miles
  • 2011 – 29,616 miles
  • 2010 – 23,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,787 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,787 miles (+3,403)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,787 miles
    Test number
    820142751329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,384 miles (+3,338)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    92,384 miles
    Test number
    968906382070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,046 miles (+2,897)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    89,046 miles
    Test number
    478904170527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,149 miles (+2,946)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,149 miles
    Test number
    922217946204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,203 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,203 miles
    Test number
    631417498764
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail83,203 miles (+3,314)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,203 miles
    Test number
    762380697664
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass79,889 miles (+3,726)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,889 miles
    Test number
    488124048496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,163 miles (+5,590)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,163 miles
    Test number
    807710604911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,573 miles (+4,638)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,573 miles
    Test number
    460072175899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,935 miles (+4,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,935 miles
    Test number
    640094177635
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
  11. Pass61,202 miles (+5,645)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,202 miles
    Test number
    898659168088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,557 miles
    Test number
    573382339397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,542 miles (+5,209)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,542 miles
    Test number
    599811191563
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
  14. Pass50,333 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,333 miles
    Test number
    549947315188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,294 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,294 miles
    Test number
    167047475403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,276 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,276 miles
    Test number
    576348505074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,730 miles
    Test number
    725751834224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,730 miles (+7,049)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,730 miles
    Test number
    386781434239
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
  19. Pass39,681 miles (+5,711)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,681 miles
    Test number
    189775523261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,970 miles (+4,354)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,970 miles
    Test number
    768614632269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,616 miles (+6,429)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    29,616 miles
    Test number
    686196031293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    23,187 miles
    Test number
    851144140279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 GFE

Does M5 GFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 GFE is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 GFE?
The MOT on M5 GFE is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 GFE done?
M5 GFE was recorded at 95,787 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 4,537 miles a year.
Has M5 GFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 GFE has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on M5 GFE 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 M5 GFE find?
M5 GFE passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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