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BMW Alpina

Turquoise · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

M5 MEKMOT history

M5 MEK is a turquoise petrol BMW Alpina first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 66,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
66,722 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 MEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Alpina
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 MEK was last recorded at 66,722 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,697 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
1,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,722 miles
  • 2025 – 66,140 miles
  • 2022 – 65,831 miles
  • 2021 – 64,685 miles
  • 2019 – 62,099 miles
  • 2018 – 61,165 miles
  • 2015 – 61,015 miles
  • 2013 – 58,869 miles
  • 2011 – 56,785 miles
  • 2010 – 52,951 miles
  • 2009 – 52,737 miles
  • 2007 – 49,114 miles
  • 2006 – 45,843 miles
  • 2005 – 42,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,722 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Both rear shock cover/bump stops deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass66,722 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    66,722 miles
    Test number
    402759014185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail66,697 miles (+557)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,697 miles
    Test number
    153654171672
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both shock cover gaiters deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body and component corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass66,140 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    66,140 miles
    Test number
    679906839944
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective water ingress both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet support stays very weak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock cover/bump stops deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGeneral front and rear suspension component corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage and corroded (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRBT: brake efforts on or near minimum
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail66,140 miles (+309)2 repaired1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,140 miles
    Test number
    130079179942
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective water ingress both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet support stays very weak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock cover/bump stops deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGeneral front and rear suspension component corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage and corroded (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRBT: brake efforts on or near minimum
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass65,831 miles (+1,146)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,831 miles
    Test number
    548909187928
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock cover/bump stops deteriorated

  6. Pass64,685 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    64,685 miles
    Test number
    188260808834
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front suspension components
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRBT: service brake only 52%
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail64,685 miles (+2,586)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,685 miles
    Test number
    753482276912
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front suspension components
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRBT: service brake only 52%
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass62,099 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,099 miles
    Test number
    268457778604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components light corrosion

  9. Fail62,099 miles (+934)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,099 miles
    Test number
    246312855914
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components light corrosion

  10. Pass61,165 miles (+150)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,165 miles
    Test number
    280477590385
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass61,015 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    61,015 miles
    Test number
    766753309813
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and offside front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail61,011 miles (+2,142)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,011 miles
    Test number
    272314468728
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished on sidewalls/tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and offside front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass58,869 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,869 miles
    Test number
    225923993181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,785 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    56,785 miles
    Test number
    476582601384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,951 miles (+214)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,951 miles
    Test number
    211453500151
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteCut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

  16. Pass52,737 miles (+3,623)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,737 miles
    Test number
    800965879134
    • NoteN/s front tyre has slight damage on sidewall

  17. Pass49,114 miles (+3,271)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    49,114 miles
    Test number
    471969437389
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRepair to front pipe

  18. Pass45,843 miles (+3,361)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    45,843 miles
    Test number
    424224896289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    42,482 miles
    Test number
    751610075271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 MEK

Does M5 MEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 MEK is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 MEK?
The MOT on M5 MEK is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 MEK done?
M5 MEK was recorded at 66,722 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 1,161 miles a year.
Has M5 MEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 MEK has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on M5 MEK 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 MEK find?
M5 MEK passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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