BMW M5
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc
M5 MENMOT history
M5 MEN is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 7 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 54,470 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 54,470 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,394 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 MEN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,941 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 7 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 MEN was last recorded at 54,470 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 1,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 52,939 miles · 1 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,531 miles
- Average per year
- 1,394 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 54,470 miles
- 2025 – 52,939 miles
- 2024 – 46,991 miles
- 2023 – 46,938 miles
- 2021 – 45,953 miles
- 2019 – 45,946 miles
- 2018 – 45,871 miles
- 2016 – 45,172 miles
- 2013 – 45,153 miles
- 2012 – 43,401 miles
- 2011 – 40,010 miles
- 2010 – 37,089 miles
- 2009 – 34,108 miles
- 2008 – 32,576 miles
- 2007 – 30,251 miles
- 2005 – 25,485 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass54,470 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass54,470 miles (+1,531)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 54,470 miles
- Test number
- 855240114712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,939 miles (+5,948)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 52,939 miles
- Test number
- 194698809923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,991 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 46,991 miles
- Test number
- 796594691060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,938 miles (+985)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 46,938 miles
- Test number
- 110594722913
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,953 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 45,953 miles
- Test number
- 829930674651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,946 miles (+75)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 45,946 miles
- Test number
- 485032082765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,871 miles (+699)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 45,871 miles
- Test number
- 461326593973
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,172 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 45,172 miles
- Test number
- 247539374200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,172 miles (+19)6 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,172 miles
- Test number
- 759911757254
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass45,153 miles (+27)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 45,153 miles
- Test number
- 286900083499
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteExhaust brackets/clamps corroding
Fail45,126 miles (+1,725)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,126 miles
- Test number
- 649545173145
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass43,401 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 43,401 miles
- Test number
- 927547472166
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail43,401 miles (+3,391)3 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,401 miles
- Test number
- 639567272162
- DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass40,010 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 40,010 miles
- Test number
- 867143671133
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front exhaust brackets corroded through, but support system.
- NoteDeep cut to O/S/R tyre tread.
- NoteO/S/R upper rear suspension arm has a split ball joint gaiter.
Fail40,010 miles (+2,921)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,010 miles
- Test number
- 965812071177
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front exhaust brackets corroded through, but support system.
- NoteDeep cut to O/S/R tyre tread.
- NoteO/S/R upper rear suspension arm has a split ball joint gaiter.
Pass37,089 miles (+2,981)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 37,089 miles
- Test number
- 834760080107
- NoteN/S/F exhaust mount rustted though,and o/s rusty.
Pass34,108 miles (+1,532)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 34,108 miles
- Test number
- 644442189123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,576 miles (+2,325)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 32,576 miles
- Test number
- 234229068468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,251 miles (+501)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 30,251 miles
- Test number
- 634267077170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,750 miles (+4,265)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 29,750 miles
- Test number
- 851347107129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,485 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 25,485 miles
- Test number
- 962282195219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,484 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,484 miles
- Test number
- 861791895220
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Questions about M5 MEN
- Does M5 MEN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 MEN is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 MEN?
- The MOT on M5 MEN is valid until 31 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 MEN done?
- M5 MEN was recorded at 54,470 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 1,394 miles a year.
- Has M5 MEN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 MEN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2016.
- Has the mileage on M5 MEN 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 MEN find?
- M5 MEN passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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