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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc

M5 SBMMOT history

M5 SBM is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 15 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 174,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2023.

M5 SBM blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2024
Mileage
174,128 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 SBM
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
15 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 SBM was last recorded at 174,128 miles on 31 Aug 2023, 656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,472 miles · 4 Sept 2019
Between the last two tests
656 miles
Average per year
5,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 174,128 miles
  • 2019 – 173,472 miles
  • 2017 – 173,081 miles
  • 2016 – 171,673 miles
  • 2015 – 169,442 miles
  • 2014 – 165,268 miles
  • 2013 – 160,444 miles
  • 2012 – 154,642 miles
  • 2011 – 146,587 miles
  • 2010 – 137,148 miles
  • 2009 – 122,086 miles
  • 2008 – 112,739 miles
  • 2007 – 90,713 miles
  • 2006 – 79,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,128 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides within 30cm of suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,128 miles (+656)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    174,128 miles
    Test number
    735146858056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides within 30cm of suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass173,472 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    173,472 miles
    Test number
    340040878444
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing within treads
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch faulty

  3. Fail173,472 miles (+391)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,472 miles
    Test number
    244793516405
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing within treads
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch faulty

  4. Pass173,081 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    173,081 miles
    Test number
    295149230218
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  5. Fail173,077 miles (+1,404)4 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,077 miles
    Test number
    744359929390
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  6. Pass171,673 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    171,673 miles
    Test number
    675501994662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass169,442 miles (+4,174)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    169,442 miles
    Test number
    649713776493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass165,268 miles (+4,824)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    165,268 miles
    Test number
    896621514204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass160,444 miles (+5,802)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    160,444 miles
    Test number
    266612723294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass154,642 miles (+8,055)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    154,642 miles
    Test number
    259014332230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass146,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    146,587 miles
    Test number
    409007731207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail146,587 miles (+9,439)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,587 miles
    Test number
    479925731221
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass137,148 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    137,148 miles
    Test number
    250412830256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass133,899 miles (+11,813)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    133,899 miles
    Test number
    254205040169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,086 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    122,086 miles
    Test number
    150339949160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn severely on inner edges - advise replacement ASAP
    • NoteExhaust bracket broken - forwardof cat O/S pipe

  16. Fail122,086 miles (+9,347)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,086 miles
    Test number
    992999049167
    • FailureNearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn severely on inner edges - advise replacement ASAP
    • NoteExhaust bracket broken - forwardof cat O/S pipe

  17. Pass112,739 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    112,739 miles
    Test number
    240411778190
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail112,711 miles (+21,998)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,711 miles
    Test number
    260220478478
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass90,713 miles (+10,796)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    90,713 miles
    Test number
    773329567180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    79,917 miles
    Test number
    990929456117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,917 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,917 miles
    Test number
    483218556190
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front disks starting to corrode
    • NoteO/S/F indicator side repeater slightly discoloured

Questions about M5 SBM

Does M5 SBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 SBM expired on 30 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 SBM?
The MOT on M5 SBM expired on 30 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 SBM done?
M5 SBM was recorded at 174,128 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2023, an average of 5,467 miles a year.
Has M5 SBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 SBM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on M5 SBM 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 SBM find?
M5 SBM passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face; offside fuel pipe/s corroded; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides within 30cm of suspension components, and 1 more.

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