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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,941 cc

M5 LVDMOT history

M5 LVD is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 26 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

M5 LVD blue 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 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
149,743 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 LVD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 LVD was last recorded at 149,743 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 1,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,697 miles · 7 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,046 miles
Average per year
3,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,743 miles
  • 2025 – 148,697 miles
  • 2024 – 148,553 miles
  • 2023 – 148,216 miles
  • 2022 – 148,127 miles
  • 2020 – 147,788 miles
  • 2019 – 146,737 miles
  • 2016 – 145,414 miles
  • 2015 – 140,742 miles
  • 2014 – 135,313 miles
  • 2013 – 117,600 miles
  • 2012 – 103,559 miles
  • 2011 – 96,717 miles
  • 2010 – 88,999 miles
  • 2009 – 88,293 miles
  • 2008 – 86,504 miles
  • 2007 – 80,703 miles
  • 2006 – 73,596 miles
  • 2005 – 71,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,743 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake low effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,743 miles (+1,046)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    149,743 miles
    Test number
    674186585002
    • AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,697 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    148,697 miles
    Test number
    614515568230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,553 miles (+337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    148,553 miles
    Test number
    319861978732
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear , quite badly rusting

  4. Pass148,216 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    148,216 miles
    Test number
    552936714848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,127 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    148,127 miles
    Test number
    389633363923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    147,788 miles
    Test number
    391134971396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail147,788 miles (+1,051)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,788 miles
    Test number
    636113779016
    • Repaired at testSide repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass146,737 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    146,737 miles
    Test number
    894306511706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail146,722 miles (+1,308)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,722 miles
    Test number
    834659797044
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass145,414 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    145,414 miles
    Test number
    956935568064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded at fuel tank
    • AdvisoryParking brake low effort

  11. Fail145,413 miles (+4,671)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,413 miles
    Test number
    209792241633
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded at fuel tank
    • AdvisoryParking brake low effort

  12. Pass140,742 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    140,742 miles
    Test number
    579301065194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail140,703 miles (+5,390)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,703 miles
    Test number
    435148845109
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)

  14. Pass135,313 miles (+17,713)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    135,313 miles
    Test number
    207599734428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low

  15. Pass117,600 miles (+148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    117,600 miles
    Test number
    289702423128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail117,452 miles (+13,893)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,452 miles
    Test number
    756540723157
    • 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass103,559 miles (+6,842)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    103,559 miles
    Test number
    895044222145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,717 miles (+7,718)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    96,717 miles
    Test number
    968375641098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,999 miles (+3)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    88,999 miles
    Test number
    952249140020
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteInner sills surface corrotion

  20. Fail88,996 miles (+703)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,996 miles
    Test number
    782848140055
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteInner sills surface corrotion

  21. Pass88,293 miles (+1,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    88,293 miles
    Test number
    694644479119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass86,504 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    86,504 miles
    Test number
    280483288106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Fail86,504 miles (+5,801)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,504 miles
    Test number
    793180888176
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass80,703 miles (+7,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    80,703 miles
    Test number
    901032717392
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass73,596 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    73,596 miles
    Test number
    473352426482
    • NoteBoth rear indicators showing a little white
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has slice on outer wall
    • NoteO/s/f washer jet non-return valve leaking

  26. Fail73,596 miles (+1,620)7 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,596 miles
    Test number
    593653406313
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear indicators showing a little white
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has a slice on outer wall
    • NoteO/s/f washer jet non-return valve leaking

  27. Pass71,976 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    71,976 miles
    Test number
    591216275200
    • NoteN/s hand brake low effort

Questions about M5 LVD

Does M5 LVD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 LVD is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 LVD?
The MOT on M5 LVD is valid until 13 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 LVD done?
M5 LVD was recorded at 149,743 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 3,743 miles a year.
Has M5 LVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 LVD has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on M5 LVD 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 LVD find?
M5 LVD passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: central non obligatory mirror damaged; fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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