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BMW M5

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 4,999 cc

M5 RUSMOT history

M5 RUS is a red petrol BMW M5 first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 75,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

M5 RUS red BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
75,302 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 RUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 RUS was last recorded at 75,302 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,225 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
1,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,302 miles
  • 2025 – 75,225 miles
  • 2024 – 75,121 miles
  • 2023 – 74,470 miles
  • 2022 – 74,020 miles
  • 2021 – 72,844 miles
  • 2019 – 72,538 miles
  • 2018 – 71,823 miles
  • 2017 – 71,226 miles
  • 2016 – 70,573 miles
  • 2015 – 68,827 miles
  • 2014 – 66,529 miles
  • 2013 – 59,669 miles
  • 2012 – 56,529 miles
  • 2011 – 50,805 miles
  • 2010 – 46,801 miles
  • 2009 – 44,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,302 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,302 miles (+77)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    75,302 miles
    Test number
    562266388039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass75,225 miles (+104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    75,225 miles
    Test number
    443740194446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass75,121 miles (+651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,121 miles
    Test number
    280800660998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass74,470 miles (+450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    74,470 miles
    Test number
    559757705558
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass74,020 miles (+1,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    74,020 miles
    Test number
    150048385378
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass72,844 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    72,844 miles
    Test number
    515410660121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,538 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,538 miles
    Test number
    245132924116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,823 miles (+597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,823 miles
    Test number
    159856559496
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass71,226 miles (+653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,226 miles
    Test number
    492323849257
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass70,573 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,573 miles
    Test number
    142762949671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,827 miles (+2,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,827 miles
    Test number
    220966775514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass66,529 miles (+6,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,529 miles
    Test number
    149015044293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass59,669 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,669 miles
    Test number
    998142143250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,529 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,529 miles
    Test number
    375007332459
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass56,529 miles (+5,724)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,529 miles
    Test number
    549957632237
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass50,805 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,805 miles
    Test number
    527301931278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,801 miles (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    46,801 miles
    Test number
    100257910274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,087 miles
    Test number
    410945849228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 RUS

Does M5 RUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 RUS is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 RUS?
The MOT on M5 RUS is valid until 27 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 RUS done?
M5 RUS was recorded at 75,302 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 1,883 miles a year.
Has M5 RUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 RUS has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2012.
Has the mileage on M5 RUS 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 RUS find?
M5 RUS passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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