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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 4,999 cc

M5 LHAMOT history

M5 LHA is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 14 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 167,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

M5 LHA black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
167,248 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 LHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 LHA was last recorded at 167,248 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 4,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,584 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,664 miles
Average per year
8,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,248 miles
  • 2025 – 162,584 miles
  • 2023 – 156,345 miles
  • 2022 – 144,950 miles
  • 2021 – 134,884 miles
  • 2020 – 131,695 miles
  • 2019 – 126,439 miles
  • 2018 – 123,230 miles
  • 2017 – 115,802 miles
  • 2016 – 102,270 miles
  • 2015 – 93,156 miles
  • 2014 – 87,851 miles
  • 2013 – 80,101 miles
  • 2012 – 67,423 miles
  • 2011 – 53,661 miles
  • 2009 – 31,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,248 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,248 miles (+4,664)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    167,248 miles
    Test number
    102306855569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,584 miles (+6,239)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    162,584 miles
    Test number
    192343560805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass156,345 miles (+11,395)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    156,345 miles
    Test number
    369337621529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,950 miles (+10,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    144,950 miles
    Test number
    720679763674
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass134,884 miles (+3,189)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    134,884 miles
    Test number
    244948528734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    131,695 miles
    Test number
    254400684733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail131,695 miles (+5,256)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,695 miles
    Test number
    180547857146
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass126,439 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    126,439 miles
    Test number
    368660387702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail126,437 miles (+3,207)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,437 miles
    Test number
    153861538763
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass123,230 miles (+7,428)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,230 miles
    Test number
    742070694438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,802 miles (+13,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,802 miles
    Test number
    218616752239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass102,270 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,270 miles
    Test number
    793813403446
    • AdvisoryEngine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  13. Fail102,270 miles (+9,114)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,270 miles
    Test number
    288806235916
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  14. Pass93,156 miles (+5,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,156 miles
    Test number
    657901765181
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass87,851 miles (+7,750)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,851 miles
    Test number
    958558074148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,101 miles
    Test number
    818954733246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,101 miles (+12,678)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,101 miles
    Test number
    695544433270
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass67,423 miles (+13,762)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,423 miles
    Test number
    308740032470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,661 miles
    Test number
    975803841230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,661 miles (+22,339)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,661 miles
    Test number
    395903541489
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres on limit/front tyres worn on inner edges

  21. Pass31,322 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,322 miles
    Test number
    424955599264
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about M5 LHA

Does M5 LHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 LHA is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 LHA?
The MOT on M5 LHA is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 LHA done?
M5 LHA was recorded at 167,248 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 8,106 miles a year.
Has M5 LHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 LHA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on M5 LHA 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 LHA find?
M5 LHA passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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