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BMW M5

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 3,795 cc

M5 LHDMOT history

M5 LHD is a silver petrol BMW M5 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 19 MOT tests, with 204,350 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
204,350 km
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
19 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,456 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 LHD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 LHD was last recorded at 204,350 km on 29 Apr 2026, 210 km more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
204,140 km · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
210 km
Average per year
1,456 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,350 km
  • 2025 – 204,140 km
  • 2024 – 204,045 km
  • 2023 – 203,820 km
  • 2022 – 203,270 km
  • 2021 – 202,782 km
  • 2019 – 202,515 km
  • 2018 – 202,478 km
  • 2017 – 202,066 km
  • 2016 – 201,256 km
  • 2015 – 200,693 km
  • 2010 – 193,070 km
  • 2009 – 191,337 km
  • 2008 – 189,673 km
  • 2007 – 187,671 km
  • 2006 – 175,260 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,350 km
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,350 km (+210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    204,350 km
    Test number
    223734648292
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
  2. Pass204,140 km (+95)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    204,140 km
    Test number
    841903425668
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass204,045 km (+225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    204,045 km
    Test number
    856049701853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass203,820 km (+550)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    203,820 km
    Test number
    110668715876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass203,270 km (+488)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    203,270 km
    Test number
    852249377690
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension level valve damp
  6. Pass202,782 km (+267)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    202,782 km
    Test number
    492775802172
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass202,515 km (+37)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    202,515 km
    Test number
    930347997207
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass202,478 km (+412)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    202,478 km
    Test number
    408976031204
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass202,066 km (+810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    202,066 km
    Test number
    126569696628
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass201,256 km (+563)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    201,256 km
    Test number
    618502749169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass200,693 km3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    200,693 km
    Test number
    215224285410
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteExhaust silencer corroded centre
  12. Pass199,816 miles (+3,333)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    199,816 miles
    Test number
    527465584138
    • NoteNsf wiper smears
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded
  13. Pass196,483 miles (+2,621)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    196,483 miles
    Test number
    498239883176
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNsr & osr brake pipes corroded
  14. Pass193,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    193,862 miles
    Test number
    377592852187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass193,070 km (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    193,070 km
    Test number
    504322450205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass191,337 km (+1,664)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    191,337 km
    Test number
    934073159263
    • NoteFuel pipes under car starting to corrode
  17. Pass189,673 km (+2,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    189,673 km
    Test number
    492563828171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  18. Pass187,671 km (+12,411)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    187,671 km
    Test number
    281920737184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass175,260 km
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    175,260 km
    Test number
    510678026153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 LHD

Does M5 LHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 LHD is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 LHD?
The MOT on M5 LHD is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 LHD done?
M5 LHD was recorded at 204,350 km at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 1,456 km a year.
Has M5 LHD ever failed its MOT?
No. M5 LHD has passed all 19 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on M5 LHD 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 LHD find?
M5 LHD passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

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