BMW M5
Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 3,795 cc
M5 MCJMOT history
M5 MCJ is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 27 Sept 1994. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 181,752 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 181,752 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,690 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 MCJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,795 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 27 Sept 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 MCJ was last recorded at 181,752 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 181,538 miles · 9 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 214 miles
- Average per year
- 3,690 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 181,752 miles
- 2025 – 181,538 miles
- 2023 – 181,349 miles
- 2022 – 180,733 miles
- 2021 – 178,794 miles
- 2014 – 173,447 miles
- 2013 – 166,826 miles
- 2012 – 160,557 miles
- 2011 – 155,621 miles
- 2010 – 146,016 miles
- 2009 – 135,295 miles
- 2008 – 123,860 miles
- 2007 – 114,484 miles
- 2006 – 106,284 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass181,752 miles
- AdvisorySlight play in steering column
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 has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory11 MOTs, 2006–2014
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2013
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
19 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,752 miles (+214)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 181,752 miles
- Test number
- 289530131442
- AdvisorySlight play in steering column
Pass181,538 miles (+189)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 181,538 miles
- Test number
- 655081719866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,349 miles (+616)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 181,349 miles
- Test number
- 121009331778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,733 miles (+1,939)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 180,733 miles
- Test number
- 232034275442
- AdvisoryOffside Rear PARK BRAKE REDUCED EFFORT
Pass178,794 miles (+5,347)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 178,794 miles
- Test number
- 820095389167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,447 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 173,447 miles
- Test number
- 365563064060
- AdvisoryFluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFuel lines corroded
Fail173,447 miles (+6,621)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,447 miles
- Test number
- 436882764077
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFuel lines corroded
Pass166,826 miles (+6,269)3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 166,826 miles
- Test number
- 345913573093
- AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteDASH DISPLAY.SERVICE/INSPECTION/LOW WASH FLUID
- NoteEDC LIGHT ON
- NoteFRONT TO REAR FUEL & BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
- NoteN/S/F FLOOR CORRODED/MARKED
- NoteOil leak
Pass160,557 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 160,557 miles
- Test number
- 477102562071
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEDC LIGHT ON
- NoteSERVICE/INSPECTION & BRAKE FLUID LIGHT ON
- NoteN/s/f floor slightly corroded as marked
- NoteN/s/r fuel pipes slightly corroded
Fail160,557 miles (+4,936)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,557 miles
- Test number
- 629131862055
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteN/s/f floor slightly corroded as marked
- NoteN/s/r fuel pipes slightly corroded
Pass155,621 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 155,621 miles
- Test number
- 179111261072
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCentre exhaust mount broken
Fail155,621 miles (+17)1 failure5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,621 miles
- Test number
- 468211661061
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCentre exhaust mount broken
Fail155,604 miles (+9,588)11 failures10 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,604 miles
- Test number
- 939782631079
- FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOsr floor has a hole corroded thgrough
Pass146,016 miles (+10,721)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 146,016 miles
- Test number
- 591153930026
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass135,295 miles (+11,435)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 135,295 miles
- Test number
- 614986339030
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNear side front tyre low on outer edge
Pass123,860 miles (+9,376)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 123,860 miles
- Test number
- 114439238470
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront wipers slight smear
- NoteVarious metal suspension pipes corroded
Pass114,484 miles (+8,200)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 114,484 miles
- Test number
- 273982937048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,284 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 106,284 miles
- Test number
- 144001436010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,284 miles1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,284 miles
- Test number
- 111260136445
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about M5 MCJ
- Does M5 MCJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 MCJ is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 MCJ?
- The MOT on M5 MCJ is valid until 14 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 MCJ done?
- M5 MCJ was recorded at 181,752 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 3,690 miles a year.
- Has M5 MCJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 MCJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2014.
- Has the mileage on M5 MCJ 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 MCJ find?
- M5 MCJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: slight play in steering column.
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