BMW M5
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc
M5 GUXMOT history
M5 GUX is a red petrol BMW M5 first used on 3 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 179,440 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 May 2026
- Mileage
- 179,440 mi
- At MOT on 30 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,121 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 GUX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,941 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 3 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 GUX was last recorded at 179,440 miles on 30 May 2025, 137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 179,303 miles · 6 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 137 miles
- Average per year
- 4,121 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 179,440 miles
- 2022 – 179,303 miles
- 2021 – 178,843 miles
- 2019 – 176,433 miles
- 2018 – 174,086 miles
- 2017 – 168,420 miles
- 2016 – 162,679 miles
- 2015 – 157,967 miles
- 2014 – 153,521 miles
- 2013 – 150,084 miles
- 2012 – 145,823 miles
- 2011 – 142,745 miles
- 2010 – 135,983 miles
- 2009 – 131,205 miles
- 2008 – 125,310 miles
- 2007 – 116,030 miles
- 2006 – 100,072 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,440 miles
- Advisory(Underneath covered by underseal)
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (Diff) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,440 miles (+137)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2026
- Odometer
- 179,440 miles
- Test number
- 310269271623
- Advisory(Underneath covered by underseal)
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (Diff) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass179,303 miles (+460)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 179,303 miles
- Test number
- 898189104611
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass178,843 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 178,843 miles
- Test number
- 976024492975
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail178,842 miles (+2,409)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,842 miles
- Test number
- 857620843946
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass176,433 miles (+2,347)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 176,433 miles
- Test number
- 227939513016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,086 miles (+5,666)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 174,086 miles
- Test number
- 656897626496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,420 miles (+5,741)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 168,420 miles
- Test number
- 545606753865
- AdvisoryN/s/r sill/jacking point corroded
Pass162,679 miles (+4,712)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 162,679 miles
- Test number
- 934260509378
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryAdvise front and rear discs lightly coroded
- AdvisoryAdvise oil leak on diff and engine
Pass157,967 miles (+4,446)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 157,967 miles
- Test number
- 389194965121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,521 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 153,521 miles
- Test number
- 316228474195
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/front tyre worn on inside edge
Fail153,521 miles (+3,437)1 failure4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,521 miles
- Test number
- 407058374143
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s/front tyre worn on inside edge
Pass150,084 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 150,084 miles
- Test number
- 589792583150
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteO/s/front tyre worn on inside edge
Fail150,084 miles (+4,261)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,084 miles
- Test number
- 156609673102
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteO/s/front tyre worn on inside edge
Pass145,823 miles (+3,078)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 145,823 miles
- Test number
- 867098372149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,745 miles (+6,762)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2012
- Odometer
- 142,745 miles
- Test number
- 689278931124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,983 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2011
- Odometer
- 135,983 miles
- Test number
- 421536720123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,983 miles (+4,778)1 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,983 miles
- Test number
- 611888010188
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass131,205 miles (+5,895)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 131,205 miles
- Test number
- 194522889071
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass125,310 miles (+9,280)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 125,310 miles
- Test number
- 204102998047
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass116,030 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 116,030 miles
- Test number
- 530059257059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,021 miles (+15,949)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,021 miles
- Test number
- 520738957073
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Pass100,072 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 100,072 miles
- Test number
- 250631566039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,072 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,072 miles
- Test number
- 163225056020
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about M5 GUX
- Does M5 GUX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M5 GUX expired on 29 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M5 GUX?
- The MOT on M5 GUX expired on 29 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M5 GUX done?
- M5 GUX was recorded at 179,440 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 4,121 miles a year.
- Has M5 GUX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 GUX has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on M5 GUX 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 GUX find?
- M5 GUX passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with 2 advisories: (underneath covered by underseal); rear oil leak, but not excessive (diff).
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