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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,941 cc

M5 MXBMOT history

M5 MXB is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 31 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2024.

M5 MXB black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2025
Mileage
113,828 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 MXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 MXB was last recorded at 113,828 miles on 1 Oct 2024, 1,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,787 miles · 4 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,041 miles
Average per year
3,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,828 miles
  • 2023 – 112,787 miles
  • 2022 – 112,741 miles
  • 2021 – 112,684 miles
  • 2020 – 112,494 miles
  • 2019 – 111,775 miles
  • 2018 – 109,772 miles
  • 2017 – 107,449 miles
  • 2016 – 104,593 miles
  • 2015 – 101,812 miles
  • 2014 – 96,023 miles
  • 2013 – 89,729 miles
  • 2012 – 83,426 miles
  • 2011 – 77,823 miles
  • 2010 – 70,508 miles
  • 2009 – 63,730 miles
  • 2008 – 58,651 miles
  • 2007 – 53,560 miles
  • 2006 – 45,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,828 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,828 miles (+1,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,828 miles
    Test number
    172521640408
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded
  2. Pass112,787 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,787 miles
    Test number
    866851873187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
  3. Fail112,767 miles (+26)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,767 miles
    Test number
    205791585101
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings slightly corroded round arch
  4. Pass112,741 miles (+57)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,741 miles
    Test number
    253911864878
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
  5. Pass112,684 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,684 miles
    Test number
    133464031948
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Fail112,672 miles (+178)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,672 miles
    Test number
    760179925358
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass112,494 miles (+719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,494 miles
    Test number
    355246951912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass111,775 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,775 miles
    Test number
    935205860994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail111,775 miles (+2,003)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,775 miles
    Test number
    662600928490
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass109,772 miles (+2,323)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    109,772 miles
    Test number
    762591251530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass107,449 miles (+2,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,449 miles
    Test number
    510405119677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass104,593 miles (+2,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    104,593 miles
    Test number
    582029129329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass101,812 miles (+5,789)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,812 miles
    Test number
    337516315233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass96,023 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,023 miles
    Test number
    205960034223
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail96,023 miles (+6,294)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,023 miles
    Test number
    497587124212
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass89,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,729 miles
    Test number
    625014023245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,729 miles (+6,303)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,729 miles
    Test number
    509714423243
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  18. Pass83,426 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    83,426 miles
    Test number
    477537922260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Fail83,426 miles (+5,603)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,426 miles
    Test number
    267522722229
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass77,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    77,823 miles
    Test number
    259278841259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,823 miles (+7,315)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,823 miles
    Test number
    839904141276
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  22. Pass70,508 miles (+6,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    70,508 miles
    Test number
    174049820254
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  23. Pass63,730 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,730 miles
    Test number
    163108039205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,651 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    58,651 miles
    Test number
    743305338215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,560 miles (+7,864)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    53,560 miles
    Test number
    633206247298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s and o/s front brake disc inner faces showing deterioration.
    • NoteO/s door mirror showing deterioration.
  26. Pass45,696 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,696 miles
    Test number
    391590136443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    45,642 miles
    Test number
    492548786153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 MXB

Does M5 MXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 MXB expired on 3 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 MXB?
The MOT on M5 MXB expired on 3 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 MXB done?
M5 MXB was recorded at 113,828 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2024, an average of 3,739 miles a year.
Has M5 MXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 MXB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on M5 MXB 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 MXB find?
M5 MXB passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: front side repeater slightly discoloured; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; fuel pipe corroded.

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