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BMW M5

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 4,941 cc

M5 PDMMOT history

M5 PDM is a red petrol BMW M5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 47,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

M5 PDM red BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
47,601 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 PDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 PDM was last recorded at 47,601 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,501 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
100 miles
Average per year
1,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,601 miles
  • 2025 – 47,501 miles
  • 2022 – 47,426 miles
  • 2014 – 44,922 miles
  • 2012 – 41,913 miles
  • 2011 – 40,323 miles
  • 2010 – 38,401 miles
  • 2009 – 35,859 miles
  • 2008 – 32,589 miles
  • 2007 – 25,933 miles
  • 2006 – 19,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,601 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,601 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    47,601 miles
    Test number
    826768807534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,501 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    47,501 miles
    Test number
    706315696566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,426 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    47,426 miles
    Test number
    722901455870
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail47,425 miles6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,425 miles
    Test number
    299473560863
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage siezed (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    488679445117
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  6. Pass44,922 miles (+3,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    44,922 miles
    Test number
    256776124192
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass41,913 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,913 miles
    Test number
    466014752283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail41,853 miles (+1,530)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,853 miles
    Test number
    366211342419
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  9. Pass40,323 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,323 miles
    Test number
    467887981192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,401 miles (+2,542)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,401 miles
    Test number
    170528520118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteAlso tape on head light for kick up

  11. Pass35,859 miles (+246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,859 miles
    Test number
    612369359136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail35,613 miles (+3,024)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,613 miles
    Test number
    434862839195
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass32,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,589 miles
    Test number
    911640648126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,589 miles (+6,656)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,589 miles
    Test number
    943780048166
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail25,933 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,933 miles
    Test number
    272955547156
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass25,933 miles (+6,313)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,933 miles
    Test number
    582865147190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,620 miles
    Test number
    711883866103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 PDM

Does M5 PDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 PDM is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 PDM?
The MOT on M5 PDM is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 PDM done?
M5 PDM was recorded at 47,601 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 1,377 miles a year.
Has M5 PDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 PDM has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on M5 PDM 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 PDM find?
M5 PDM passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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