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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc

M5 GSXMOT history

M5 GSX is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 12 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 132,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

M5 GSX blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
132,420 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 GSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 GSX was last recorded at 132,420 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,419 miles · 9 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,420 miles
  • 2025 – 131,116 miles
  • 2024 – 130,458 miles
  • 2023 – 129,990 miles
  • 2022 – 128,013 miles
  • 2021 – 122,861 miles
  • 2019 – 120,424 miles
  • 2018 – 104,359 miles
  • 2016 – 97,721 miles
  • 2015 – 92,925 miles
  • 2014 – 88,186 miles
  • 2013 – 84,786 miles
  • 2012 – 82,554 miles
  • 2011 – 76,743 miles
  • 2010 – 56,367 miles
  • 2008 – 47,275 miles
  • 2007 – 35,659 miles
  • 2006 – 25,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,420 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear jacking point badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,420 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    132,420 miles
    Test number
    369281628337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail132,419 miles (+1,303)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,419 miles
    Test number
    649520011112
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass131,116 miles (+658)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    131,116 miles
    Test number
    210309822814
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass130,458 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    130,458 miles
    Test number
    863707855809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail130,456 miles (+466)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,456 miles
    Test number
    103858889811
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt cracking
  6. Pass129,990 miles (+1,977)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    129,990 miles
    Test number
    146070238056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass128,013 miles (+5,152)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    128,013 miles
    Test number
    368284825822
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroed
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass122,861 miles (+2,437)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,861 miles
    Test number
    860277956703
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded
  9. Pass120,424 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,424 miles
    Test number
    266212051395
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner and outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner and outer sill corroded
  10. Fail120,424 miles (+7,365)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,424 miles
    Test number
    126847809854
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner and outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner and outer sill corroded
  11. Pass113,059 miles (+8,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    113,059 miles
    Test number
    981971832460
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass104,359 miles (+6,638)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    104,359 miles
    Test number
    270708556138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,721 miles (+206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    97,721 miles
    Test number
    681195257161
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point badly corroded
  14. Fail97,515 miles (+4,590)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,515 miles
    Test number
    717683901543
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point badly corroded
  15. Pass92,925 miles (+4,739)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,925 miles
    Test number
    701049800852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,186 miles (+3,400)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    88,186 miles
    Test number
    617598354316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,786 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    84,786 miles
    Test number
    205094953302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,554 miles (+5,811)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    82,554 miles
    Test number
    497816952308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,743 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,743 miles
    Test number
    455699841319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,249 miles (+9,998)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,249 miles
    Test number
    437556331454
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass66,251 miles (+9,884)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,251 miles
    Test number
    408974201041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,367 miles (+9,092)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,367 miles
    Test number
    444255200086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,275 miles (+11,616)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,275 miles
    Test number
    712658118243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,659 miles (+10,590)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,659 miles
    Test number
    560607407201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,069 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,069 miles
    Test number
    463573516277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,067 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,067 miles
    Test number
    812162316215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,850 miles
    Test number
    232242706215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 GSX

Does M5 GSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 GSX is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 GSX?
The MOT on M5 GSX is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 GSX done?
M5 GSX was recorded at 132,420 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 5,440 miles a year.
Has M5 GSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 GSX has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on M5 GSX 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 GSX find?
M5 GSX passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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