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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,941 cc

M5 SFBMOT history

M5 SFB is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 95,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

M5 SFB blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,237 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 SFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 SFB was last recorded at 95,237 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,363 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
874 miles
Average per year
2,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,237 miles
  • 2024 – 94,363 miles
  • 2023 – 93,240 miles
  • 2022 – 91,989 miles
  • 2021 – 91,200 miles
  • 2020 – 90,617 miles
  • 2019 – 90,350 miles
  • 2018 – 89,028 miles
  • 2017 – 87,579 miles
  • 2016 – 87,551 miles
  • 2015 – 86,624 miles
  • 2014 – 86,077 miles
  • 2013 – 85,042 miles
  • 2012 – 83,302 miles
  • 2011 – 80,479 miles
  • 2010 – 73,769 miles
  • 2009 – 67,361 miles
  • 2008 – 62,274 miles
  • 2007 – 60,780 miles
  • 2006 – 56,445 miles
  • 2005 – 52,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,237 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,237 miles (+874)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,237 miles
    Test number
    413745676472
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass94,363 miles (+1,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    94,363 miles
    Test number
    612489163097
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  3. Pass93,240 miles (+1,251)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,240 miles
    Test number
    981855781594
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,989 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,989 miles
    Test number
    465559708807
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Jacking points corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel line corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail91,989 miles (+789)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,989 miles
    Test number
    222874765326
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (brake reaction bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Jacking points corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel line corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,200 miles (+583)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,200 miles
    Test number
    494390052532
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel line corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff area wet
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake very slight bind

  7. Pass90,617 miles (+267)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    90,617 miles
    Test number
    622077392442
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Dipped Beam slightly dim
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential wet

  8. Pass90,350 miles (+1,322)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,350 miles
    Test number
    981429745629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass89,028 miles (+1,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    89,028 miles
    Test number
    753637389443
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass87,579 miles (+28)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    87,579 miles
    Test number
    259635192619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipe corroded

  11. Fail87,551 miles (+927)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,551 miles
    Test number
    908760541055
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipe corroded

  12. Pass86,624 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    86,624 miles
    Test number
    842854568437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail86,624 miles (+547)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,624 miles
    Test number
    812495066559
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass86,077 miles (+1,035)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,077 miles
    Test number
    579257804315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront to rear fuel pipe corroded
    • NoteOffside rear inner and outer sills corroded

  15. Pass85,042 miles (+19)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,042 miles
    Test number
    887522703332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront to rear fuel pipe corroded

  16. Fail85,023 miles (+1,721)3 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,023 miles
    Test number
    309678493478
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront to rear fuel pipe corroded

  17. Pass83,302 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    83,302 miles
    Test number
    719126902351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail83,296 miles (+2,817)2 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,296 miles
    Test number
    376644202358
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass80,479 miles (+91)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    80,479 miles
    Test number
    738197891234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre bald on edges
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

  20. Fail80,388 miles (+6,619)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,388 miles
    Test number
    748233881200
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre bald on edges
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

  21. Pass73,769 miles (+6,408)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,769 miles
    Test number
    172931560268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,361 miles (+5,087)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    67,361 miles
    Test number
    591715779203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,274 miles (+1,494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    62,274 miles
    Test number
    430830318428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass60,780 miles (+4,335)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    60,780 miles
    Test number
    380816707352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,445 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    56,445 miles
    Test number
    943505706391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail56,433 miles (+3,919)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,433 miles
    Test number
    114113096291
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass52,514 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    52,514 miles
    Test number
    970078845239
    • 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)

Questions about M5 SFB

Does M5 SFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 SFB is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on M5 SFB?
The MOT on M5 SFB is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 SFB done?
M5 SFB was recorded at 95,237 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 2,105 miles a year.
Has M5 SFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 SFB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on M5 SFB 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 SFB find?
M5 SFB passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside fuel pipe/s corroded, and 2 more.

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