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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 4,999 cc

M5 PKWMOT history

M5 PKW is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 19 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 70,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.

M5 PKW blue 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 Nov 2025
Mileage
70,116 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 PKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 PKW was last recorded at 70,116 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,073 miles · 4 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
2,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 70,116 miles
  • 2023 – 70,073 miles
  • 2022 – 69,886 miles
  • 2021 – 69,696 miles
  • 2017 – 68,631 miles
  • 2016 – 67,158 miles
  • 2015 – 64,812 miles
  • 2014 – 60,331 miles
  • 2013 – 55,749 miles
  • 2012 – 54,290 miles
  • 2011 – 50,570 miles
  • 2010 – 46,183 miles
  • 2009 – 42,648 miles
  • 2008 – 32,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,116 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,116 miles
    Test number
    137738669484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail70,116 miles (+43)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,116 miles
    Test number
    603943098549
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass70,073 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,073 miles
    Test number
    592776420079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail70,055 miles (+169)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,055 miles
    Test number
    574943166919
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass69,886 miles (+190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,886 miles
    Test number
    555579169464
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass69,696 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,696 miles
    Test number
    129999451313
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  7. Fail69,695 miles (+1,064)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,695 miles
    Test number
    983329332604
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • 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. Pass68,631 miles (+1,473)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    68,631 miles
    Test number
    831891491152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,158 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,158 miles
    Test number
    228214678059
    • 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)
  10. Fail67,158 miles (+2,346)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,158 miles
    Test number
    524437954186
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
  11. Pass64,812 miles (+4,481)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,812 miles
    Test number
    549172985277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,331 miles (+4,582)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,331 miles
    Test number
    739128584276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak from differential.
  13. Pass55,749 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,749 miles
    Test number
    477534873208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,290 miles (+3,720)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,290 miles
    Test number
    388349892466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDifferential oil leak.
  15. Pass50,570 miles (+4,387)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,570 miles
    Test number
    698472791209
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall.
    • NoteOil leak from rear differential.
    • NoteRear discs and pads worn
  16. Pass46,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,183 miles
    Test number
    654964090223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,183 miles (+3,535)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,183 miles
    Test number
    194464690285
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs worn
  18. Pass42,648 miles (+10,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    42,648 miles
    Test number
    560039799239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass32,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,253 miles
    Test number
    813504758100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 PKW

Does M5 PKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 PKW expired on 3 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 PKW?
The MOT on M5 PKW expired on 3 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 PKW done?
M5 PKW was recorded at 70,116 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 2,305 miles a year.
Has M5 PKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 PKW has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on M5 PKW 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 PKW find?
M5 PKW passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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