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BMW M5

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 4,941 cc

M5 RMXMOT history

M5 RMX is a silver petrol BMW M5 first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 65,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2023.

M5 RMX silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2024
Mileage
65,360 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2023
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 RMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 RMX was last recorded at 65,360 miles on 18 Dec 2023, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,324 miles · 5 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
2,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 65,360 miles
  • 2022 – 65,004 miles
  • 2021 – 64,277 miles
  • 2020 – 63,363 miles
  • 2019 – 62,729 miles
  • 2018 – 61,548 miles
  • 2017 – 58,818 miles
  • 2016 – 55,657 miles
  • 2015 – 54,206 miles
  • 2014 – 51,164 miles
  • 2013 – 47,696 miles
  • 2012 – 44,160 miles
  • 2011 – 39,587 miles
  • 2010 – 31,941 miles
  • 2009 – 28,266 miles
  • 2008 – 24,205 miles
  • 2007 – 20,965 miles
  • 2006 – 16,974 miles
  • 2005 – 12,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,360 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBoth front exhaust clamps corroded and snappedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,360 miles (+36)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    65,360 miles
    Test number
    645362842486
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front exhaust clamps corroded and snapped

  2. Fail65,324 miles (+320)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,324 miles
    Test number
    404042568894
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor snapped from chassis (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front exhaust clamps corroded and snapped

  3. Pass65,004 miles (+727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    65,004 miles
    Test number
    806574243076
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both front clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass64,277 miles (+914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,277 miles
    Test number
    205403203975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass63,363 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,363 miles
    Test number
    219526326709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail63,363 miles (+634)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,363 miles
    Test number
    475297133225
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass62,729 miles (+1,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,729 miles
    Test number
    609579267290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass61,548 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,548 miles
    Test number
    482368994122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,818 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    58,818 miles
    Test number
    460203879359
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail58,817 miles (+3,160)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,817 miles
    Test number
    232706602956
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass55,657 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,657 miles
    Test number
    455914666024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail55,657 miles (+1,451)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,657 miles
    Test number
    907528300075
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass54,206 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,206 miles
    Test number
    714649589690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail54,206 miles (+3,042)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,206 miles
    Test number
    878559713100
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass51,164 miles (+1)1 dangerous6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,164 miles
    Test number
    128676634377
    • DangerousFront - rear fuel vent pipe excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Fail51,163 miles (+3,467)1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,163 miles
    Test number
    436075134371
    • DangerousFront - rear fuel vent pipe excessively corroded
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass47,696 miles (+3,536)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,696 miles
    Test number
    527909523318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel pipe excessively corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 3mm

  18. Pass44,160 miles (+4,573)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,160 miles
    Test number
    719005832346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,587 miles
    Test number
    888306821341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,587 miles (+7,646)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,587 miles
    Test number
    955545021358
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass31,941 miles (+3,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,941 miles
    Test number
    384114630347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass28,266 miles (+4,061)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,266 miles
    Test number
    450886439403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass24,205 miles (+3,240)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,205 miles
    Test number
    812762228367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,965 miles (+3,991)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    20,965 miles
    Test number
    191346027395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,974 miles (+4,085)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    16,974 miles
    Test number
    194127216315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    12,889 miles
    Test number
    701314905310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail12,889 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,889 miles
    Test number
    413034605347
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

Questions about M5 RMX

Does M5 RMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 RMX expired on 17 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 RMX?
The MOT on M5 RMX expired on 17 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 RMX done?
M5 RMX was recorded at 65,360 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2023, an average of 2,894 miles a year.
Has M5 RMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 RMX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on M5 RMX 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 RMX find?
M5 RMX passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and 2 more.

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