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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 4,999 cc

M5 GHXMOT history

M5 GHX is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 13 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 171,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

M5 GHX blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
171,528 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 GHX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 GHX was last recorded at 171,528 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 4,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,786 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,742 miles
Average per year
8,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,528 miles
  • 2025 – 166,786 miles
  • 2024 – 158,799 miles
  • 2023 – 155,371 miles
  • 2022 – 149,549 miles
  • 2021 – 142,297 miles
  • 2020 – 136,225 miles
  • 2019 – 130,995 miles
  • 2018 – 120,971 miles
  • 2017 – 112,655 miles
  • 2016 – 102,244 miles
  • 2015 – 94,293 miles
  • 2014 – 85,874 miles
  • 2013 – 73,269 miles
  • 2012 – 56,944 miles
  • 2011 – 45,587 miles
  • 2010 – 37,955 miles
  • 2009 – 31,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,528 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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front wheel slightly scrubbing arch liner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside front dipped beam light output starting to get low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,528 miles (+4,742)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    171,528 miles
    Test number
    223028140411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,786 miles (+7,987)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    166,786 miles
    Test number
    222432344808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,799 miles (+3,428)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    158,799 miles
    Test number
    707847649176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,371 miles (+5,822)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    155,371 miles
    Test number
    492248991174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension coil spring incorrectly fitted on lower spring mounting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension coil spring incorrectly fitted on lower spring mounting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass149,549 miles (+7,252)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    149,549 miles
    Test number
    775351900889
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs incorrectly fitted at the shock absorbers side.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass142,297 miles (+6,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    142,297 miles
    Test number
    661438412689
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass136,225 miles (+266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    136,225 miles
    Test number
    599743529889
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail135,959 miles (+4,964)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,959 miles
    Test number
    641220287004
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass130,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,995 miles
    Test number
    879895425502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail130,995 miles (+286)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,995 miles
    Test number
    380139091345
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail130,709 miles (+9,738)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,709 miles
    Test number
    105057421540
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe above axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread starting to wear down

  12. Pass120,971 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    120,971 miles
    Test number
    161387741305
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel slightly scrubbing arch liner
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front dipped beam light output starting to get low

  13. Fail120,971 miles (+8,316)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,971 miles
    Test number
    763387737836
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel slightly scrubbing arch liner
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front dipped beam light output starting to get low

  14. Pass112,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,655 miles
    Test number
    365915681226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,655 miles (+10,411)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,655 miles
    Test number
    458740101635
    • DangerousOffside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective CONNECTING ARM IS BROKEN (1.7.2)

  16. Pass102,244 miles (+7,951)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,244 miles
    Test number
    493711911109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,293 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,293 miles
    Test number
    236767405488
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail94,293 miles (+8,419)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,293 miles
    Test number
    785077705149
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass85,874 miles (+12,605)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    85,874 miles
    Test number
    528422394010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage to front under tray
    • NoteInter cooler loose at front
    • NoteNearside front headlamp dipped beam working but deteriorating
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall and wearing on inner edge

  20. Pass73,269 miles (+16,325)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,269 miles
    Test number
    368015593055
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front dipped beam light output starting to get low
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front outer sidewall

  21. Fail56,944 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,944 miles
    Test number
    745525062002
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass56,944 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,944 miles
    Test number
    747425062081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,314 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,314 miles
    Test number
    817446912084
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on inner edges,osr tyre wearing on inner edge

  24. Pass56,314 miles (+10,727)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,314 miles
    Test number
    869456212098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on inner edges,osr tyre wearing on inner edge

  25. Pass45,587 miles (+7,632)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,587 miles
    Test number
    818129011087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,955 miles (+6,047)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,955 miles
    Test number
    212971720025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,908 miles
    Test number
    922037529065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 GHX

Does M5 GHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 GHX is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 GHX?
The MOT on M5 GHX is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 GHX done?
M5 GHX was recorded at 171,528 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 8,032 miles a year.
Has M5 GHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 GHX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2020.
Has the mileage on M5 GHX 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 GHX find?
M5 GHX passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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