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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

M5 GNFMOT history

M5 GNF is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 21 Nov 2012. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 132,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

M5 GNF grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2026
Mileage
132,115 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 GNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 GNF was last recorded at 132,115 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 11,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,065 miles · 20 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
11,050 miles
Average per year
9,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,115 miles
  • 2024 – 121,065 miles
  • 2023 – 115,682 miles
  • 2022 – 105,949 miles
  • 2021 – 95,461 miles
  • 2020 – 88,195 miles
  • 2019 – 80,518 miles
  • 2018 – 70,121 miles
  • 2017 – 58,071 miles
  • 2016 – 45,855 miles
  • 2015 – 35,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,115 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Undertrays fitted.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,115 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    132,115 miles
    Test number
    295519373523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail132,115 miles (+11,050)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,115 miles
    Test number
    593510690763
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass121,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    121,065 miles
    Test number
    885012889896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail121,065 miles (+5,383)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,065 miles
    Test number
    551085829995
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass115,682 miles (+9,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    115,682 miles
    Test number
    770882213093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  6. Pass105,949 miles (+10,488)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,949 miles
    Test number
    448409904051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,461 miles (+7,266)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,461 miles
    Test number
    963189038018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,195 miles (+7,677)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,195 miles
    Test number
    587630177938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,518 miles (+10,397)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,518 miles
    Test number
    907925464710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,121 miles (+207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    70,121 miles
    Test number
    379149725773
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
  11. Fail69,914 miles (+11,843)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,914 miles
    Test number
    122940053934
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
  12. Pass58,071 miles (+12,216)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    58,071 miles
    Test number
    820718811255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,855 miles (+10,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,855 miles
    Test number
    580669055484
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
  14. Pass35,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    35,629 miles
    Test number
    242161071165
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

Questions about M5 GNF

Does M5 GNF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 GNF expired on 19 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 GNF?
The MOT on M5 GNF expired on 19 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 GNF done?
M5 GNF was recorded at 132,115 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 9,947 miles a year.
Has M5 GNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 GNF has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 GNF 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 GNF find?
M5 GNF passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm.

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