BMW M5
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,999 cc
M5 PLXMOT history
M5 PLX is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 11 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 49,621 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 49,621 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,010 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 PLX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 11 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 PLX was last recorded at 49,621 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 49,187 miles · 5 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 434 miles
- Average per year
- 2,010 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 49,621 miles
- 2025 – 49,187 miles
- 2024 – 49,066 miles
- 2023 – 48,757 miles
- 2022 – 48,251 miles
- 2021 – 47,268 miles
- 2019 – 46,283 miles
- 2018 – 44,851 miles
- 2017 – 43,115 miles
- 2016 – 41,210 miles
- 2015 – 39,186 miles
- 2014 – 36,852 miles
- 2013 – 34,423 miles
- 2012 – 32,044 miles
- 2011 – 24,143 miles
- 2010 – 22,001 miles
- 2009 – 16,995 miles
- 2008 – 13,692 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass49,621 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
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.
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
21 tests since 14 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass49,621 miles (+434)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 49,621 miles
- Test number
- 831114004930
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
Pass49,187 miles (+121)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 49,187 miles
- Test number
- 587389151641
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass49,066 miles (+309)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 49,066 miles
- Test number
- 326818803003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,757 miles (+506)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2024
- Odometer
- 48,757 miles
- Test number
- 879292209572
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass48,251 miles (+983)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2023
- Odometer
- 48,251 miles
- Test number
- 249099066436
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass47,268 miles (+985)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2022
- Odometer
- 47,268 miles
- Test number
- 949850588420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,283 miles (+1,432)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 46,283 miles
- Test number
- 340556272563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,851 miles (+1,736)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 44,851 miles
- Test number
- 554767010526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,115 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 43,115 miles
- Test number
- 592324134740
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,115 miles (+1,905)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,115 miles
- Test number
- 281322561394
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Pass41,210 miles (+2,024)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 41,210 miles
- Test number
- 766043968881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,186 miles (+2,334)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 39,186 miles
- Test number
- 878566345103
- 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)
Pass36,852 miles (+2,429)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 36,852 miles
- Test number
- 548050264284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,423 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 34,423 miles
- Test number
- 717878243249
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail34,423 miles (+2,379)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,423 miles
- Test number
- 559556343247
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass32,044 miles (+7,901)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 32,044 miles
- Test number
- 366386552273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,143 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 24,143 miles
- Test number
- 195142571243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,142 miles (+2,141)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,142 miles
- Test number
- 235711371295
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,001 miles (+5,006)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 22,001 miles
- Test number
- 644653460211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,995 miles (+3,303)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 16,995 miles
- Test number
- 791389019236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,692 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 13,692 miles
- Test number
- 363727228293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M5 PLX
- Does M5 PLX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 PLX is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 PLX?
- The MOT on M5 PLX is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 PLX done?
- M5 PLX was recorded at 49,621 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 2,010 miles a year.
- Has M5 PLX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 PLX has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2017.
- Has the mileage on M5 PLX 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 PLX find?
- M5 PLX passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear inner nail in tyre.
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