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BMW M5

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc

M5 SBEMOT history

M5 SBE is a silver petrol BMW M5 first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 150,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2024.

M5 SBE silver 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 18 Feb 2025
Mileage
150,696 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 SBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 SBE was last recorded at 150,696 miles on 19 Feb 2024, 1,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Aug 2006: 82,097 miles, lower than 82,112 miles on 17 Jul 2006.
  • 8 Sept 2009: 91,071 miles, lower than 93,396 miles on 27 Aug 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
149,435 miles · 10 May 2018
Between the last two tests
1,261 miles
Average per year
3,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 150,696 miles
  • 2018 – 149,435 miles
  • 2017 – 149,076 miles
  • 2016 – 140,486 miles
  • 2015 – 131,938 miles
  • 2013 – 122,434 miles
  • 2012 – 116,294 miles
  • 2011 – 108,764 miles
  • 2010 – 101,811 miles
  • 2009 – 91,071 miles
  • 2008 – 93,396 miles
  • 2007 – 87,289 miles
  • 2006 – 82,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,696 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,696 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    150,696 miles
    Test number
    324051056879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,435 miles (+359)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    149,435 miles
    Test number
    323342506602
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  3. Pass149,076 miles (+8,590)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    149,076 miles
    Test number
    756061886070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,486 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    140,486 miles
    Test number
    107267305362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

  5. Fail140,486 miles (+8,548)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,486 miles
    Test number
    602242530589
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  6. Pass131,938 miles (+9,504)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    131,938 miles
    Test number
    388904625087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,434 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,434 miles
    Test number
    936440693259
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  8. Pass122,434 miles (+6,140)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    122,434 miles
    Test number
    938300693294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,294 miles (+7,530)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    116,294 miles
    Test number
    735316092206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,764 miles (+6,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    108,764 miles
    Test number
    465994291201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass101,811 miles (+10,740)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    101,811 miles
    Test number
    554214760280
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine managemnet light on

  12. Pass91,071 miles (-2,325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    91,071 miles
    Test number
    633501659242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass93,396 miles (+6,107)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    93,396 miles
    Test number
    594450448256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,289 miles (+5,192)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    87,289 miles
    Test number
    204218897197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,097 miles (-15)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    82,097 miles
    Test number
    282622626282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,112 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,112 miles
    Test number
    850998296187
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about M5 SBE

Does M5 SBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 SBE expired on 18 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 SBE?
The MOT on M5 SBE expired on 18 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 SBE done?
M5 SBE was recorded at 150,696 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2024, an average of 3,898 miles a year.
Has M5 SBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 SBE has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on M5 SBE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 10 Aug 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M5 SBE find?
M5 SBE passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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