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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 4,999 cc

M5 RFEMOT history

M5 RFE is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 16 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

M5 RFE black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
94,456 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 RFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 RFE was last recorded at 94,456 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 548 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,908 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
548 miles
Average per year
4,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,456 miles
  • 2025 – 93,908 miles
  • 2024 – 92,832 miles
  • 2023 – 91,504 miles
  • 2022 – 90,354 miles
  • 2021 – 88,363 miles
  • 2020 – 87,730 miles
  • 2019 – 86,352 miles
  • 2018 – 84,320 miles
  • 2017 – 80,150 miles
  • 2016 – 77,597 miles
  • 2015 – 72,790 miles
  • 2014 – 67,509 miles
  • 2013 – 55,503 miles
  • 2012 – 46,660 miles
  • 2011 – 35,913 miles
  • 2010 – 25,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,456 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,456 miles (+548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    94,456 miles
    Test number
    968672649056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass93,908 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,908 miles
    Test number
    725308935408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,832 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    92,832 miles
    Test number
    965427038859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,504 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,504 miles
    Test number
    652617341973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,354 miles (+1,991)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,354 miles
    Test number
    580400957284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,363 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,363 miles
    Test number
    641893481943
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Fail88,363 miles (+633)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,363 miles
    Test number
    936233232566
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass87,730 miles (+1,378)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,730 miles
    Test number
    794258629367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,352 miles (+2,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,352 miles
    Test number
    838065441182
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection
  10. Pass84,320 miles (+4,170)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,320 miles
    Test number
    662125464020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,150 miles (+2,553)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,150 miles
    Test number
    404861554542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,597 miles (+4,807)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,597 miles
    Test number
    922219061505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,790 miles (+5,281)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,790 miles
    Test number
    919353245005
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass67,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,509 miles
    Test number
    385726334157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,509 miles (+12,006)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,509 miles
    Test number
    215325734446
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass55,503 miles (+8,843)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,503 miles
    Test number
    285350913150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,660 miles (+10,747)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,660 miles
    Test number
    907280832131
    • NoteNSF tyre outer wall has cut visible...not to cords
  18. Fail35,913 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,913 miles
    Test number
    216029121183
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  19. Pass35,913 miles (+10,263)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,913 miles
    Test number
    305649321175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    25,650 miles
    Test number
    880340640120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,650 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,650 miles
    Test number
    272659530418
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

Questions about M5 RFE

Does M5 RFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 RFE is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 RFE?
The MOT on M5 RFE is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 RFE done?
M5 RFE was recorded at 94,456 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 4,346 miles a year.
Has M5 RFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 RFE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on M5 RFE 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 RFE find?
M5 RFE passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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