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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 4,941 cc

M5 LWWMOT history

M5 LWW is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 1 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

M5 LWW black 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 19 May 2027
Mileage
152,809 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 LWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 LWW was last recorded at 152,809 miles on 6 May 2026, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,739 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
70 miles
Average per year
3,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,809 miles
  • 2025 – 152,739 miles
  • 2024 – 152,555 miles
  • 2023 – 152,153 miles
  • 2022 – 149,405 miles
  • 2021 – 147,661 miles
  • 2020 – 147,586 miles
  • 2019 – 146,791 miles
  • 2018 – 144,610 miles
  • 2017 – 141,278 miles
  • 2016 – 135,716 miles
  • 2015 – 131,626 miles
  • 2014 – 131,166 miles
  • 2013 – 127,563 miles
  • 2012 – 124,063 miles
  • 2011 – 118,015 miles
  • 2010 – 112,529 miles
  • 2009 – 103,128 miles
  • 2008 – 99,410 miles
  • 2007 – 94,825 miles
  • 2006 – 83,288 miles
  • 2005 – 74,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,809 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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,809 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    152,809 miles
    Test number
    282553013249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,739 miles (+184)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    152,739 miles
    Test number
    569385295484
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT JACKING POINTS RUSTING & WILL REQUIRE WELDING SOON.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING,ADVISE CLAEN & GREASE. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOUTER SILLS CORRODING & METAL GETTING THIN IN PLACES.

  3. Pass152,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    152,555 miles
    Test number
    760580858038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail152,555 miles (+402)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,555 miles
    Test number
    643808844735
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated mid axel joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass152,153 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    152,153 miles
    Test number
    630920756127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,405 miles (+1,744)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    149,405 miles
    Test number
    613603592632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass147,661 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    147,661 miles
    Test number
    247089262716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,586 miles (+79)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,586 miles
    Test number
    240624303983
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear all the way. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed and weak next to rear jacking point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear all the way. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed and weak next to rear jacking point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass147,507 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    147,507 miles
    Test number
    248126125225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass146,791 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    146,791 miles
    Test number
    670959274676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass144,610 miles (+3,332)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    144,610 miles
    Test number
    456508068714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass141,278 miles (+5,562)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    141,278 miles
    Test number
    492790407002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass135,716 miles (+4,090)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    135,716 miles
    Test number
    754391250330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass131,626 miles (+460)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,626 miles
    Test number
    737111395041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroding
    • NoteNearside rear shocker weeping
    • NoteOffside front lower ball joint worn, front arm
    • NoteRear discs worn and corroding

  15. Pass131,166 miles (+3,603)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    131,166 miles
    Test number
    587878324125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass127,563 miles (+3,500)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    127,563 miles
    Test number
    918905403113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass124,063 miles (+6,048)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    124,063 miles
    Test number
    427308482143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass118,015 miles (+5,486)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    118,015 miles
    Test number
    688678781106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass112,529 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    112,529 miles
    Test number
    613710400299
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail112,529 miles (+9,401)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,529 miles
    Test number
    623817790171
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass103,128 miles (+3,718)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    103,128 miles
    Test number
    290523979451
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass99,410 miles (+4,585)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    99,410 miles
    Test number
    954257618289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass94,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    94,825 miles
    Test number
    750580307263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail94,825 miles (+11,537)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,825 miles
    Test number
    270245097181
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass83,288 miles (+9,052)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    83,288 miles
    Test number
    394870316261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass74,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    74,236 miles
    Test number
    630691515211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 LWW

Does M5 LWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 LWW is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 LWW?
The MOT on M5 LWW is valid until 19 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 LWW done?
M5 LWW was recorded at 152,809 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 3,784 miles a year.
Has M5 LWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 LWW has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on M5 LWW 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 LWW find?
M5 LWW passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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