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BMW M5

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 4,941 cc

M5 RUYMOT history

M5 RUY is a grey petrol BMW M5 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 118,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2024.

M5 RUY grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2025
Mileage
118,771 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2024
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 RUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2025
Latest MOT test
17 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 RUY was last recorded at 118,771 miles on 17 May 2024, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,728 miles · 18 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
3,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,771 miles
  • 2023 – 118,728 miles
  • 2022 – 118,639 miles
  • 2021 – 118,590 miles
  • 2019 – 118,511 miles
  • 2017 – 118,486 miles
  • 2016 – 118,452 miles
  • 2015 – 118,149 miles
  • 2014 – 117,947 miles
  • 2013 – 117,813 miles
  • 2012 – 117,332 miles
  • 2011 – 113,626 miles
  • 2010 – 109,659 miles
  • 2009 – 102,648 miles
  • 2008 – 94,412 miles
  • 2007 – 76,125 miles
  • 2006 – 58,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,771 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,771 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    118,771 miles
    Test number
    895678676662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,728 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    118,728 miles
    Test number
    225710593145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,639 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    118,639 miles
    Test number
    242376484093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,590 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    118,590 miles
    Test number
    313372901290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,511 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,511 miles
    Test number
    161966085514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,486 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    118,486 miles
    Test number
    236966232429
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  7. Pass118,452 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    118,452 miles
    Test number
    216121425592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,446 miles (+297)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,446 miles
    Test number
    839654513851
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  9. Pass118,149 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,149 miles
    Test number
    338291525161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,947 miles (+134)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    117,947 miles
    Test number
    328817294022
    • NoteNearside front brake binding slightly
  11. Pass117,813 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    117,813 miles
    Test number
    625983803086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,332 miles (+3,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    117,332 miles
    Test number
    958499702069
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass113,626 miles (+3,967)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    113,626 miles
    Test number
    167580661442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,659 miles (+7,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    109,659 miles
    Test number
    281283290483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  15. Pass102,648 miles (+8,236)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    102,648 miles
    Test number
    434104509213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  16. Pass94,412 miles (+2,584)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    94,412 miles
    Test number
    860084008262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
  17. Pass91,828 miles (+15,703)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    91,828 miles
    Test number
    961787978059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteSenser brocken on rear suspension
  18. Pass76,125 miles (+17,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    76,125 miles
    Test number
    702365977064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass58,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,574 miles
    Test number
    584280966082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 RUY

Does M5 RUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 RUY expired on 16 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 RUY?
The MOT on M5 RUY expired on 16 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 RUY done?
M5 RUY was recorded at 118,771 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2024, an average of 3,305 miles a year.
Has M5 RUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 RUY has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2016.
Has the mileage on M5 RUY 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 RUY find?
M5 RUY passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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