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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc

M5 RUCMOT history

M5 RUC is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 10 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2025.

M5 RUC blue 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 20 Jun 2026
Mileage
70,301 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 RUC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 RUC was last recorded at 70,301 miles on 21 Jun 2025, 1,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,012 miles · 30 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,289 miles
Average per year
2,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,301 miles
  • 2024 – 69,012 miles
  • 2022 – 68,895 miles
  • 2021 – 68,840 miles
  • 2019 – 68,678 miles
  • 2018 – 67,465 miles
  • 2017 – 67,442 miles
  • 2015 – 66,918 miles
  • 2014 – 60,777 miles
  • 2013 – 54,699 miles
  • 2012 – 52,239 miles
  • 2011 – 50,912 miles
  • 2010 – 46,274 miles
  • 2009 – 42,035 miles
  • 2008 – 37,680 miles
  • 2007 – 33,207 miles
  • 2006 – 28,399 miles
  • 2005 – 20,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,301 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipes grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Steering box leaking oil

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,301 miles (+1,289)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    70,301 miles
    Test number
    779667320382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipes grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass69,012 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    69,012 miles
    Test number
    808828414647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,895 miles (+55)1 dangerous11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,895 miles
    Test number
    864130262442
    • DangerousNearside Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe badly corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass68,840 miles (+162)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,840 miles
    Test number
    642273569660
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,678 miles2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,678 miles
    Test number
    987453464651
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also coated in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering outer arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also covered in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion start under side also on some suspension and steering componets

  6. Fail68,678 miles (+1,213)2 dangerous1 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,678 miles
    Test number
    213398089058
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also coated in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering outer arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also covered in thick grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion start under side also on some suspension and steering componets

  7. Pass67,465 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,465 miles
    Test number
    462121490221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,442 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,442 miles
    Test number
    224613264918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail67,442 miles (+524)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,442 miles
    Test number
    476946114923
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass66,918 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,918 miles
    Test number
    538528428777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,916 miles (+6,139)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,916 miles
    Test number
    960009912439
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above driveshaft (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass60,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,777 miles
    Test number
    377979984485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,777 miles (+6,078)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,777 miles
    Test number
    595536484281
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass54,699 miles (+2,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,699 miles
    Test number
    497520593299
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail52,239 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,239 miles
    Test number
    345488472436
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass52,239 miles (+1,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,239 miles
    Test number
    656858972244
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass50,912 miles (+4,638)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,912 miles
    Test number
    405585281268
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass46,274 miles (+4,239)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,274 miles
    Test number
    981474690233
    • NoteSlight play rack end

  19. Pass42,035 miles (+4,355)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,035 miles
    Test number
    261565529360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,680 miles (+4,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,680 miles
    Test number
    613518618311
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass33,207 miles (+4,808)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    33,207 miles
    Test number
    180293127393
    • NoteSlight brake judder from front brakes
    • NoteSlight oil leak from steering box

  22. Pass28,399 miles (+7,503)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,399 miles
    Test number
    473868916420
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose twisted
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link
    • NoteVery slight play in o/s/r suspension lower bush

  23. Fail20,896 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,896 miles
    Test number
    774698785245
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres very badly cracked in tread
    • NoteFront brake disc inner faces corroded †various oil leaks

Questions about M5 RUC

Does M5 RUC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 RUC expired on 20 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 RUC?
The MOT on M5 RUC expired on 20 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 RUC done?
M5 RUC was recorded at 70,301 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2025, an average of 2,510 miles a year.
Has M5 RUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 RUC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on M5 RUC 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 RUC find?
M5 RUC passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides pipes grease; front steering box has seepage; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff.

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