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BMW 5 Series

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 2,996 cc

M5 MLRMOT history

M5 MLR is a black petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 21 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 95,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

M5 MLR black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,225 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 MLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 MLR was last recorded at 95,225 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 2,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,332 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,893 miles
Average per year
7,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,225 miles
  • 2025 – 92,332 miles
  • 2024 – 81,266 miles
  • 2022 – 77,428 miles
  • 2021 – 72,156 miles
  • 2020 – 60,657 miles
  • 2019 – 53,018 miles
  • 2018 – 41,142 miles
  • 2017 – 22,848 miles
  • 2015 – 14,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,225 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front light defective (water in light)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front fog lamps not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front wheel rim slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in o/s inner rack end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,225 miles (+2,893)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,225 miles
    Test number
    507100840276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front light defective (water in light)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass92,332 miles (+11,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,332 miles
    Test number
    902848230367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass81,266 miles (+3,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,266 miles
    Test number
    825363521306
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass77,428 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,428 miles
    Test number
    518451711269
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel rim slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s inner rack end

  5. Fail77,427 miles (+5,271)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,427 miles
    Test number
    235507310422
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel rim slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s inner rack end

  6. Pass72,156 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,156 miles
    Test number
    565277546366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail72,156 miles (+11,499)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,156 miles
    Test number
    881295305874
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass60,657 miles (+7,639)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,657 miles
    Test number
    771320186481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

  9. Pass53,018 miles (+11,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,018 miles
    Test number
    359031988046
    • AdvisoryPlay in osf steering rack

  10. Pass41,142 miles (+18,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    41,142 miles
    Test number
    277451461706
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass22,848 miles (+7,977)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    22,848 miles
    Test number
    597609543842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    14,871 miles
    Test number
    367861586275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 MLR

Does M5 MLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 MLR is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 MLR?
The MOT on M5 MLR is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 MLR done?
M5 MLR was recorded at 95,225 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 7,802 miles a year.
Has M5 MLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 MLR has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on M5 MLR 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 MLR find?
M5 MLR passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front light defective (water in light); nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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