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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 3,795 cc

M5 MNLMOT history

M5 MNL is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 24 Nov 1994. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 179,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
179,195 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 MNL
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
24 Nov 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 MNL was last recorded at 179,195 miles on 18 May 2026, 547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,648 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
547 miles
Average per year
2,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,195 miles
  • 2024 – 178,648 miles
  • 2023 – 177,252 miles
  • 2022 – 175,255 miles
  • 2021 – 172,658 miles
  • 2020 – 172,261 miles
  • 2019 – 171,944 miles
  • 2017 – 169,858 miles
  • 2016 – 164,236 miles
  • 2015 – 163,868 miles
  • 2014 – 161,938 miles
  • 2013 – 161,931 miles
  • 2012 – 161,893 miles
  • 2007 – 153,959 miles
  • 2006 – 149,884 miles
  • 2005 – 117,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,195 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,195 miles (+547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    179,195 miles
    Test number
    353906470933
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass178,648 miles (+1,396)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    178,648 miles
    Test number
    689070904913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass177,252 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    177,252 miles
    Test number
    880958111506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass175,255 miles (+2,597)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    175,255 miles
    Test number
    745658018022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass172,658 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    172,658 miles
    Test number
    379260979411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass172,261 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    172,261 miles
    Test number
    625640308699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass171,944 miles (+2,086)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    171,944 miles
    Test number
    671907384968
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass169,858 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    169,858 miles
    Test number
    664559905335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail169,841 miles (+5,605)2 failures3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,841 miles
    Test number
    365623886513
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass164,236 miles (+368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    164,236 miles
    Test number
    591062315048
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes painted

  11. Pass163,868 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    163,868 miles
    Test number
    289592595477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail163,862 miles (+1,924)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,862 miles
    Test number
    835189685124
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass161,938 miles (+7)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    161,938 miles
    Test number
    146618254496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteN/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded

  14. Fail161,931 miles (+31)7 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,931 miles
    Test number
    649927623330
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteN/s and o/s inner and oputer sills corroded

  15. Pass161,900 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    161,900 miles
    Test number
    537088603192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail161,893 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,893 miles
    Test number
    995551812308
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    390587298184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass153,959 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    153,959 miles
    Test number
    860825817256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail153,958 miles (+4,074)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,958 miles
    Test number
    194401807220
    • FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass149,884 miles (+32,392)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    149,884 miles
    Test number
    691654896110
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteExhaust mounting rubbers perished and startimg to split
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass117,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    117,492 miles
    Test number
    513098465188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 MNL

Does M5 MNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 MNL is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 MNL?
The MOT on M5 MNL is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 MNL done?
M5 MNL was recorded at 179,195 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 2,950 miles a year.
Has M5 MNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 MNL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on M5 MNL 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 MNL find?
M5 MNL passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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