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BMW 540

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

M5 GPSMOT history

M5 GPS is a green petrol BMW 540 first used on 15 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 183,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2022.

M5 GPS green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2023
Mileage
183,653 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 GPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 GPS was last recorded at 183,653 miles on 20 Aug 2022, 1,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,222 miles · 20 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,431 miles
Average per year
4,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 183,653 miles
  • 2021 – 182,222 miles
  • 2020 – 180,763 miles
  • 2019 – 178,336 miles
  • 2018 – 173,336 miles
  • 2017 – 168,865 miles
  • 2016 – 166,147 miles
  • 2015 – 162,531 miles
  • 2014 – 158,597 miles
  • 2013 – 154,874 miles
  • 2012 – 149,938 miles
  • 2011 – 143,709 miles
  • 2010 – 137,159 miles
  • 2009 – 130,308 miles
  • 2008 – 127,947 miles
  • 2007 – 120,895 miles
  • 2006 – 115,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,653 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,653 miles (+1,431)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    183,653 miles
    Test number
    219483044205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass182,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    182,222 miles
    Test number
    676299169418
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail182,222 miles (+1,459)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,222 miles
    Test number
    861751531258
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass180,763 miles (+2,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    180,763 miles
    Test number
    478476160072
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass178,336 miles (+5,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    178,336 miles
    Test number
    257403146857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass173,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    173,336 miles
    Test number
    850773593715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail173,336 miles (+4,471)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,336 miles
    Test number
    338311838521
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  8. Pass168,865 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    168,865 miles
    Test number
    188066184808
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Fail168,865 miles (+2,718)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,865 miles
    Test number
    287327163632
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass166,147 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    166,147 miles
    Test number
    200684473783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail166,028 miles (+3,497)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,028 miles
    Test number
    790982770261
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass162,531 miles (+3,934)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    162,531 miles
    Test number
    316164555130
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front hub assembly/lower suspension arm
    • NoteSlight play in offside front hub assembly/lower suspension arm

  13. Pass158,597 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    158,597 miles
    Test number
    585300474176
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail158,597 miles (+3,723)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,597 miles
    Test number
    949410274172
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass154,874 miles (+4,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    154,874 miles
    Test number
    909917273142
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass149,938 miles (+53)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    149,938 miles
    Test number
    867108472191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteABS light was illuminated but now OFF

  17. Fail149,885 miles (+6,176)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,885 miles
    Test number
    416140372107
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteABS light was illuminated but now OFF

  18. Pass143,709 miles (+6,550)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    143,709 miles
    Test number
    407248551178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass137,159 miles (+6,851)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    137,159 miles
    Test number
    204427540103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass130,308 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    130,308 miles
    Test number
    130097449122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail130,272 miles (+2,325)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,272 miles
    Test number
    271046649447
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/f back plate loose

  22. Pass127,947 miles (+3,014)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    127,947 miles
    Test number
    223334648106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail124,933 miles (+4,038)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,933 miles
    Test number
    950470048175
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Fail120,895 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,895 miles
    Test number
    234230537166
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass120,895 miles (+5,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    120,895 miles
    Test number
    993120437123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass115,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    115,610 miles
    Test number
    194637136192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 GPS

Does M5 GPS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 GPS expired on 19 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 GPS?
The MOT on M5 GPS expired on 19 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 GPS done?
M5 GPS was recorded at 183,653 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2022, an average of 4,185 miles a year.
Has M5 GPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 GPS has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on M5 GPS 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 GPS find?
M5 GPS passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2022 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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