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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,941 cc

M5 MXLMOT history

M5 MXL is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 30 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2024.

M5 MXL blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2025
Mileage
148,822 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 MXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 MXL was last recorded at 148,822 miles on 17 Jun 2024, 461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Sept 2009: 87,454 miles, lower than 97,454 miles on 29 Sept 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
148,361 miles · 24 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
461 miles
Average per year
5,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,822 miles
  • 2019 – 148,361 miles
  • 2017 – 143,486 miles
  • 2016 – 132,545 miles
  • 2015 – 117,656 miles
  • 2014 – 115,461 miles
  • 2013 – 110,260 miles
  • 2012 – 104,322 miles
  • 2011 – 98,647 miles
  • 2010 – 93,461 miles
  • 2009 – 87,454 miles
  • 2007 – 64,218 miles
  • 2006 – 55,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,822 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,822 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    148,822 miles
    Test number
    952795371493
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail148,822 miles (+461)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,822 miles
    Test number
    577452886121
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass148,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    148,361 miles
    Test number
    287065200433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail148,361 miles2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,361 miles
    Test number
    734692135781
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Fail148,361 miles (+4,875)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,361 miles
    Test number
    247146284910
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Pass143,486 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    143,486 miles
    Test number
    916081366006
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  7. Fail143,474 miles (+97)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,474 miles
    Test number
    201099173200
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension arm bracket damaged /hub
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  8. Fail143,377 miles (+10,832)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,377 miles
    Test number
    876037343889
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked hub split (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  9. Pass132,545 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    132,545 miles
    Test number
    125149157083
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' multiple stonechips (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes coroded

  10. Fail132,544 miles (+14,888)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,544 miles
    Test number
    252582469771
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' multiple stonechips (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes coroded

  11. Pass117,656 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    117,656 miles
    Test number
    424918148346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,461 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,461 miles
    Test number
    369580734355
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass115,461 miles (+5,201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    115,461 miles
    Test number
    669760034326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass110,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    110,260 miles
    Test number
    295279683203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail110,260 miles (+5,938)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,260 miles
    Test number
    805239283211
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass104,322 miles (+5,675)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    104,322 miles
    Test number
    179065562209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,647 miles (+5,186)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    98,647 miles
    Test number
    509086361266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,461 miles (+6,007)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    93,461 miles
    Test number
    304123560402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,454 miles (-10,000)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    87,454 miles
    Test number
    510983179296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail97,454 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,454 miles
    Test number
    663692079224
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    953495608386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    694967167249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,218 miles (+8,551)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,218 miles
    Test number
    101275367402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,667 miles
    Test number
    564259156087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 MXL

Does M5 MXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 MXL expired on 16 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 MXL?
The MOT on M5 MXL expired on 16 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 MXL done?
M5 MXL was recorded at 148,822 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2024, an average of 5,090 miles a year.
Has M5 MXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 MXL has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on M5 MXL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M5 MXL find?
M5 MXL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust mounting defective; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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