BMW M5
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc
M5 SDOMOT history
M5 SDO is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 160,305 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 160,305 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,825 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 SDO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,941 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 8 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 SDO was last recorded at 160,305 miles on 27 Mar 2024, 3,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Feb 2016: 135,310 miles, lower than 139,181 miles on 16 Feb 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 156,542 miles · 23 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,763 miles
- Average per year
- 5,825 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 160,305 miles
- 2022 – 156,542 miles
- 2021 – 153,124 miles
- 2020 – 150,031 miles
- 2019 – 147,642 miles
- 2018 – 146,791 miles
- 2017 – 143,837 miles
- 2016 – 135,310 miles
- 2015 – 133,001 miles
- 2014 – 129,745 miles
- 2013 – 120,135 miles
- 2012 – 112,900 miles
- 2011 – 102,758 miles
- 2010 – 87,239 miles
- 2009 – 73,156 miles
- 2008 – 67,463 miles
- 2007 – 61,173 miles
- 2006 – 54,951 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Exhaust noisy silencers removed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ( front arm )
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 549340523353
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 213185061591
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by inner wing trim (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror glass deteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipe corroded
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
FailMileage not read1 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 121779185906
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by inner wing trim (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front door mirror glass deteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipe corroded
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass160,305 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 160,305 miles
- Test number
- 578627061387
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material alongside the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded front to rear
PassMileage not read6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 952471591337
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass156,542 miles (+3,418)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 156,542 miles
- Test number
- 729067127265
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Underside Of Engine & Surroundinds Covered In Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front To Rear Fuel Pipe Corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff & Surroundings Covered In Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass153,124 miles (+3,093)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 153,124 miles
- Test number
- 927326944099
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazy (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazy (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryDrive belts perished
Pass150,031 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 150,031 miles
- Test number
- 700832938534
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail150,031 miles (+2,389)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,031 miles
- Test number
- 110678057191
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,642 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 147,642 miles
- Test number
- 166263033361
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ( front arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFont to rear fuel pipe corroded
- AdvisoryRear diff , front oil seal leaking
Fail147,641 miles (+850)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,641 miles
- Test number
- 759756278686
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded rear axle , crossover pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.964 (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.37 ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy silencers removed (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ( front arm ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFont to rear fuel pipe corroded
- AdvisoryRear diff , front oil seal leaking
Pass146,791 miles (+2,954)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 146,791 miles
- Test number
- 783835373571
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
Pass143,837 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 143,837 miles
- Test number
- 400480267809
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs heavily corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust support bracket bolt missing - but secure
Fail143,835 miles (+8)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,835 miles
- Test number
- 537058755434
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs heavily corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust support bracket bolt missing - but secure
Fail143,827 miles (+8,517)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,827 miles
- Test number
- 395535550336
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 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 ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass135,310 miles (-3,871)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 135,310 miles
- Test number
- 837946964277
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail139,181 miles (+6,180)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,181 miles
- Test number
- 707384098538
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass133,001 miles (+3,256)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 133,001 miles
- Test number
- 407321655076
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass129,745 miles (+9,610)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 129,745 miles
- Test number
- 189847824043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,135 miles (+7,235)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 120,135 miles
- Test number
- 339145023060
- NoteCreaking from steering
Pass112,900 miles (+10,142)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 112,900 miles
- Test number
- 247815822069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,758 miles (+15,519)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 102,758 miles
- Test number
- 489077911019
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass87,239 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 87,239 miles
- Test number
- 271579210008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,229 miles (+14,073)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,229 miles
- Test number
- 854226710074
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Pass73,156 miles (+5,693)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 73,156 miles
- Test number
- 982435819012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,463 miles (+6,290)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 67,463 miles
- Test number
- 614424358043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,173 miles (+6,222)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 61,173 miles
- Test number
- 511888547043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,951 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 54,951 miles
- Test number
- 291045056097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M5 SDO
- Does M5 SDO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 SDO is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 SDO?
- The MOT on M5 SDO is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 SDO done?
- M5 SDO was recorded at 160,305 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2024, an average of 5,825 miles a year.
- Has M5 SDO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 SDO has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on M5 SDO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on M5 SDO find?
- M5 SDO passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing, and 9 more.
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