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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,941 cc

M5 PCUMOT history

M5 PCU is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 145,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

M5 PCU blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
145,517 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 PCU
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
1 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 PCU was last recorded at 145,517 miles on 23 May 2025, 636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,881 miles · 30 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
636 miles
Average per year
2,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,517 miles
  • 2024 – 144,881 miles
  • 2022 – 144,781 miles
  • 2021 – 144,102 miles
  • 2019 – 142,993 miles
  • 2018 – 141,116 miles
  • 2017 – 138,500 miles
  • 2016 – 134,657 miles
  • 2015 – 131,944 miles
  • 2012 – 128,074 miles
  • 2011 – 123,333 miles
  • 2010 – 119,380 miles
  • 2009 – 115,300 miles
  • 2008 – 111,346 miles
  • 2007 – 105,181 miles
  • 2006 – 99,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,517 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass145,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    145,517 miles
    Test number
    523442201665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail145,513 miles (+632)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,513 miles
    Test number
    489242984431
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass144,881 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    144,881 miles
    Test number
    187814661336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,781 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    144,781 miles
    Test number
    923576469663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,102 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    144,102 miles
    Test number
    678441700377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,993 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    142,993 miles
    Test number
    313798118252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail142,978 miles (+1,862)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,978 miles
    Test number
    940323297340
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
  8. Pass141,116 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    141,116 miles
    Test number
    938057521859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,500 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    138,500 miles
    Test number
    668526044283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail138,499 miles (+3,842)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,499 miles
    Test number
    938008751353
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  11. Pass134,657 miles (+2,713)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    134,657 miles
    Test number
    743447183180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass131,944 miles (+3,870)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    131,944 miles
    Test number
    435151365122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,074 miles (+4,741)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    128,074 miles
    Test number
    439952162045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,333 miles (+3,953)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    123,333 miles
    Test number
    358643761025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,380 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    119,380 miles
    Test number
    111722860455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,307 miles (+4,007)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,307 miles
    Test number
    930867850017
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass115,300 miles (+3,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    115,300 miles
    Test number
    471279059082
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass111,346 miles (+6,165)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    111,346 miles
    Test number
    321821168059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,181 miles (+6,157)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    105,181 miles
    Test number
    634077357080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    99,024 miles
    Test number
    150399156065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 PCU

Does M5 PCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 PCU expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 PCU?
The MOT on M5 PCU expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 PCU done?
M5 PCU was recorded at 145,517 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 2,418 miles a year.
Has M5 PCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 PCU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 PCU 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 PCU find?
M5 PCU passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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