BMW M5
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,941 cc
M5 LXAMOT history
M5 LXA is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 5 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 164,837 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 164,837 mi
- At MOT on 22 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,392 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 LXA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,941 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 5 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 LXA was last recorded at 164,837 miles on 22 Mar 2025, 301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 164,536 miles · 5 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 301 miles
- Average per year
- 4,392 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 164,837 miles
- 2024 – 164,536 miles
- 2019 – 164,021 miles
- 2018 – 163,873 miles
- 2017 – 162,432 miles
- 2016 – 162,116 miles
- 2015 – 161,273 miles
- 2014 – 155,178 miles
- 2013 – 153,374 miles
- 2012 – 146,295 miles
- 2010 – 121,655 miles
- 2009 – 106,019 miles
- 2008 – 91,221 miles
- 2007 – 88,122 miles
- 2006 – 83,524 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,837 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
19 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,837 miles (+301)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 164,837 miles
- Test number
- 496595103552
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 164,536 miles
- Test number
- 231588462595
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read3 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 331548620723
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
Pass164,021 miles (+148)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 164,021 miles
- Test number
- 805775532776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,873 miles (+1,441)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 163,873 miles
- Test number
- 698879127049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,432 miles (+316)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 162,432 miles
- Test number
- 619826991023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,116 miles (+843)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 162,116 miles
- Test number
- 839783238652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,273 miles (+6,095)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 161,273 miles
- Test number
- 232912658992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,178 miles (+1,804)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 155,178 miles
- Test number
- 947543414272
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOSF & NSF droplink dust boots perishing
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass153,374 miles (+7,079)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 153,374 miles
- Test number
- 167987913212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,295 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 146,295 miles
- Test number
- 606531012309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,294 miles (+24,639)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,294 miles
- Test number
- 469310192267
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNear side headlamp internals broken
- NoteNearside tyre 2mm
Pass121,655 miles (+1,539)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 121,655 miles
- Test number
- 393327500343
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail120,116 miles (+14,097)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,116 miles
- Test number
- 623311070298
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass106,019 miles (+14,798)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 106,019 miles
- Test number
- 670085199254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,221 miles (+3,099)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 91,221 miles
- Test number
- 644174668257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,122 miles (+4,598)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 88,122 miles
- Test number
- 514390577249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,524 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 83,524 miles
- Test number
- 544752966240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,524 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,524 miles
- Test number
- 664049556263
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Questions about M5 LXA
- Does M5 LXA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M5 LXA expired on 4 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M5 LXA?
- The MOT on M5 LXA expired on 4 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M5 LXA done?
- M5 LXA was recorded at 164,837 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2025, an average of 4,392 miles a year.
- Has M5 LXA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 LXA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on M5 LXA 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 LXA find?
- M5 LXA passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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