BMW M5
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 4,999 cc
M5 LYVMOT history
M5 LYV is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 14 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 156,809 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 156,809 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,854 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 LYV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 14 May 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 LYV was last recorded at 156,809 miles on 26 Mar 2025, 1,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 154,909 miles · 7 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,900 miles
- Average per year
- 7,854 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 156,809 miles
- 2023 – 154,909 miles
- 2022 – 152,793 miles
- 2021 – 151,322 miles
- 2020 – 150,176 miles
- 2019 – 142,318 miles
- 2018 – 141,245 miles
- 2017 – 140,803 miles
- 2016 – 135,451 miles
- 2015 – 117,808 miles
- 2014 – 99,987 miles
- 2013 – 77,129 miles
- 2012 – 57,019 miles
- 2011 – 47,070 miles
- 2010 – 40,032 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,809 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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.
Undertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 13 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,809 miles (+1,900)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 156,809 miles
- Test number
- 270846181555
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass154,909 miles (+2,116)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 154,909 miles
- Test number
- 254851427356
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,793 miles (+1,471)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 152,793 miles
- Test number
- 931648125719
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components
Pass151,322 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 151,322 miles
- Test number
- 453402366144
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components
Fail151,318 miles (+1,142)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,318 miles
- Test number
- 526111534770
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components
Pass150,176 miles (+7,858)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 150,176 miles
- Test number
- 190099586562
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some underside components
Pass142,318 miles (+1,073)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 142,318 miles
- Test number
- 290855803822
- AdvisoryOffside and Nearside front tyres worn on inner edge
Pass141,245 miles (+442)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 141,245 miles
- Test number
- 526053638930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,803 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 140,803 miles
- Test number
- 146036894603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,803 miles (+5,352)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,803 miles
- Test number
- 940732409242
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass135,451 miles (+17,643)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 135,451 miles
- Test number
- 929277921512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,808 miles (+17,821)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 117,808 miles
- Test number
- 745484785055
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBrake pad indicator light on
Pass99,987 miles (+22,858)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 99,987 miles
- Test number
- 776132514187
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass77,129 miles (+20,110)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 77,129 miles
- Test number
- 528955183022
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass57,019 miles (+7)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 57,019 miles
- Test number
- 156419582436
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside front and offside front tyres worn on very inner edges.
Pass57,012 miles (+9,942)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 57,012 miles
- Test number
- 787459562065
- NoteNearside front and offside front tyres worn on inner edges.
Pass47,070 miles (+7,038)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 47,070 miles
- Test number
- 715899651049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,032 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2011
- Odometer
- 40,032 miles
- Test number
- 581943930181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M5 LYV
- Does M5 LYV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M5 LYV expired on 25 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M5 LYV?
- The MOT on M5 LYV expired on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M5 LYV done?
- M5 LYV was recorded at 156,809 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2025, an average of 7,854 miles a year.
- Has M5 LYV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 LYV has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on M5 LYV 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 LYV find?
- M5 LYV passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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