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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 4,941 cc

M5 POJMOT history

M5 POJ is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 29 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 173,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

M5 POJ black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
173,206 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 POJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 POJ was last recorded at 173,206 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,699 miles · 31 May 2021
Between the last two tests
507 miles
Average per year
5,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,206 miles
  • 2021 – 172,699 miles
  • 2020 – 172,560 miles
  • 2018 – 172,531 miles
  • 2017 – 172,226 miles
  • 2016 – 171,078 miles
  • 2015 – 162,853 miles
  • 2014 – 151,598 miles
  • 2013 – 140,053 miles
  • 2012 – 116,859 miles
  • 2011 – 106,320 miles
  • 2010 – 98,909 miles
  • 2009 – 89,470 miles
  • 2007 – 86,836 miles
  • 2006 – 82,709 miles
  • 2005 – 70,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,206 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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,206 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    173,206 miles
    Test number
    728644501496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass172,699 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2022
    Odometer
    172,699 miles
    Test number
    463115966678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,560 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    172,560 miles
    Test number
    998901838627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass172,531 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    172,531 miles
    Test number
    977717201766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass172,226 miles (+1,148)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    172,226 miles
    Test number
    451464215589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass171,078 miles (+8,225)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    171,078 miles
    Test number
    340837602472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass162,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    162,853 miles
    Test number
    316049125096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail162,850 miles (+11,252)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,850 miles
    Test number
    249349025011
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Pass151,598 miles (+11,545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    151,598 miles
    Test number
    106834624062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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. Pass140,053 miles (+23,194)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    140,053 miles
    Test number
    219549833039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,859 miles (+10,539)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    116,859 miles
    Test number
    275454832062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,320 miles (+4)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    106,320 miles
    Test number
    139651141485
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front wheel rim slightly distorted
    • NoteNearside rear wheel rim slightly distorted
    • NoteOffside front exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteOil leak from diff
  13. Fail106,316 miles (+7,407)3 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,316 miles
    Test number
    285979931083
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front wheel rim slightly distorted
    • NoteNearside rear wheel rim slightly distorted
    • NoteOffside front exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteOil leak from diff
  14. Pass98,909 miles (+9,439)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    98,909 miles
    Test number
    830572430026
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
  15. Pass89,470 miles (+2,634)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    89,470 miles
    Test number
    772982249064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,836 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    86,836 miles
    Test number
    140865627333
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Fail86,826 miles (+4,117)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,826 miles
    Test number
    611254127313
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass82,709 miles (+12,386)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    82,709 miles
    Test number
    583362396298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    70,323 miles
    Test number
    624467195295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,323 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,323 miles
    Test number
    361247195484
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Questions about M5 POJ

Does M5 POJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 POJ is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 POJ?
The MOT on M5 POJ is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 POJ done?
M5 POJ was recorded at 173,206 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 5,029 miles a year.
Has M5 POJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 POJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2015.
Has the mileage on M5 POJ 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 POJ find?
M5 POJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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