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BMW M5

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc

M5 GRRMOT history

M5 GRR is a silver petrol BMW M5 first used on 10 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 52,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

M5 GRR silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
52,901 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 GRR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 GRR was last recorded at 52,901 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,839 miles · 12 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
1,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,901 miles
  • 2024 – 52,706 miles
  • 2023 – 52,506 miles
  • 2021 – 52,278 miles
  • 2020 – 51,995 miles
  • 2019 – 49,263 miles
  • 2018 – 49,259 miles
  • 2017 – 48,339 miles
  • 2016 – 46,818 miles
  • 2015 – 43,325 miles
  • 2014 – 39,230 miles
  • 2013 – 36,801 miles
  • 2012 – 34,593 miles
  • 2011 – 33,796 miles
  • 2010 – 31,922 miles
  • 2009 – 30,174 miles
  • 2008 – 25,555 miles
  • 2006 – 22,033 miles
  • 2005 – 20,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,901 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,901 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    52,901 miles
    Test number
    391649394118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail52,839 miles (+133)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,839 miles
    Test number
    639924221341
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass52,706 miles (+31)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    52,706 miles
    Test number
    655593966684
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail52,675 miles (+169)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,675 miles
    Test number
    631659062015
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass52,506 miles (+228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    52,506 miles
    Test number
    707190385305
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass52,278 miles (+283)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    52,278 miles
    Test number
    324582409676
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (chip in screen) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (sill) (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded above rear differential) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass51,995 miles (+2,732)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    51,995 miles
    Test number
    568558261297
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass49,263 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    49,263 miles
    Test number
    386062706819
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Fail49,259 miles (+920)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,259 miles
    Test number
    168477714630
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake insecure brake pad retaining pin and spring missing (1.1.21 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass48,339 miles (+1,521)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    48,339 miles
    Test number
    436707030183
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass46,818 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    46,818 miles
    Test number
    152438679966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill jacking point (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail46,809 miles (+3,484)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,809 miles
    Test number
    945603998256
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill jacking point (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass43,325 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,325 miles
    Test number
    581826966847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,261 miles (+4,031)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,261 miles
    Test number
    961371671786
    • FailureOffside Front Upper 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.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass39,230 miles (+2,429)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,230 miles
    Test number
    945515024304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCovers fitted over both sills

  16. Pass36,801 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,801 miles
    Test number
    885821733397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,593 miles (+797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,593 miles
    Test number
    849052562371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass33,796 miles (+1,874)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,796 miles
    Test number
    107582261370
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass31,922 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,922 miles
    Test number
    363837730316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail30,174 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,174 miles
    Test number
    611168659335
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteTemp. repair carried out to headlamp level sensor

  21. Pass30,174 miles (+4,619)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,174 miles
    Test number
    612128659318
    • NoteTemp. repair carried out to headlamp level sensor

  22. Pass25,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,555 miles
    Test number
    312269908053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,555 miles (+3,522)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,555 miles
    Test number
    364829708072
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass22,033 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    22,033 miles
    Test number
    613043166334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail21,993 miles (+1,653)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,993 miles
    Test number
    810816756321
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  26. Pass20,340 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    20,340 miles
    Test number
    562774465372
    • 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)

  27. Fail20,317 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,317 miles
    Test number
    701327455374
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

Questions about M5 GRR

Does M5 GRR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 GRR is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on M5 GRR?
The MOT on M5 GRR is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 GRR done?
M5 GRR was recorded at 52,901 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 1,630 miles a year.
Has M5 GRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 GRR has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 GRR 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 GRR find?
M5 GRR passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff.

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