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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,999 cc

M5 RFJMOT history

M5 RFJ is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 152,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2025.

M5 RFJ black 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 26 Sept 2026
Mileage
152,944 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 RFJ
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
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 RFJ was last recorded at 152,944 miles on 27 Sept 2025, 746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,198 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
746 miles
Average per year
7,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,944 miles
  • 2024 – 152,198 miles
  • 2020 – 138,140 miles
  • 2019 – 131,721 miles
  • 2018 – 119,938 miles
  • 2017 – 111,764 miles
  • 2016 – 107,437 miles
  • 2015 – 102,350 miles
  • 2014 – 88,857 miles
  • 2013 – 81,330 miles
  • 2012 – 68,541 miles
  • 2011 – 55,997 miles
  • 2010 – 43,625 miles
  • 2009 – 28,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,944 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,944 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    152,944 miles
    Test number
    846509808954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,198 miles (+14,058)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    152,198 miles
    Test number
    853962416053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,140 miles (+6,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    138,140 miles
    Test number
    840112875268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass131,721 miles (+11,783)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,721 miles
    Test number
    770283339004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,938 miles (+8,174)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    119,938 miles
    Test number
    599790253980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,764 miles (+4,327)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    111,764 miles
    Test number
    905018597028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,437 miles (+5,087)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    107,437 miles
    Test number
    540907179736
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 3mm
  8. Pass102,350 miles (+13,493)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,350 miles
    Test number
    805017147108
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. Pass88,857 miles (+7,527)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,857 miles
    Test number
    956526154269
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges
  10. Pass81,330 miles (+12,789)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,330 miles
    Test number
    916049943234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,541 miles (+12,544)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,541 miles
    Test number
    467717842251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,997 miles (+12,372)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,997 miles
    Test number
    375698041421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,625 miles (+4,619)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,625 miles
    Test number
    480913450240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,006 miles (+10,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,006 miles
    Test number
    174871060419
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  15. Pass28,498 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,498 miles
    Test number
    812031269073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,330 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,330 miles
    Test number
    534745959069
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about M5 RFJ

Does M5 RFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 RFJ expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 RFJ?
The MOT on M5 RFJ expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 RFJ done?
M5 RFJ was recorded at 152,944 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2025, an average of 7,512 miles a year.
Has M5 RFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 RFJ has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2009.
Has the mileage on M5 RFJ 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 RFJ find?
M5 RFJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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