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BMW M5

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc

M5 SGYMOT history

M5 SGY is a grey petrol BMW M5 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 161,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

M5 SGY grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
161,477 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 SGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 SGY was last recorded at 161,477 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,843 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
634 miles
Average per year
3,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,477 miles
  • 2025 – 160,843 miles
  • 2024 – 159,366 miles
  • 2023 – 157,593 miles
  • 2022 – 157,244 miles
  • 2021 – 155,382 miles
  • 2020 – 152,932 miles
  • 2019 – 150,905 miles
  • 2018 – 148,657 miles
  • 2017 – 147,244 miles
  • 2016 – 145,751 miles
  • 2015 – 144,021 miles
  • 2014 – 142,012 miles
  • 2013 – 139,903 miles
  • 2012 – 137,404 miles
  • 2011 – 132,833 miles
  • 2010 – 127,957 miles
  • 2009 – 114,866 miles
  • 2008 – 110,671 miles
  • 2006 – 104,546 miles
  • 2005 – 95,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,477 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,477 miles (+634)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    161,477 miles
    Test number
    965684027100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass160,843 miles (+1,477)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    160,843 miles
    Test number
    159647397742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    159,366 miles
    Test number
    172453014007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail159,366 miles (+1,773)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,366 miles
    Test number
    982413187212
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust cracked off at rear (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass157,593 miles (+349)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    157,593 miles
    Test number
    405298413372
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass157,244 miles (+1,862)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    157,244 miles
    Test number
    707095058665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,382 miles (+2,450)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    155,382 miles
    Test number
    798890830352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass152,932 miles (+2,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    152,932 miles
    Test number
    374024893022
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass150,905 miles (+2,248)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,905 miles
    Test number
    485792547236
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass148,657 miles (+1,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    148,657 miles
    Test number
    680244652384
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass147,244 miles (+1,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    147,244 miles
    Test number
    365092235526
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass145,751 miles (+1,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    145,751 miles
    Test number
    530297097589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass144,021 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    144,021 miles
    Test number
    554887680603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass142,012 miles (+2,109)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    142,012 miles
    Test number
    636866584291
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side blade split

  15. Pass139,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    139,903 miles
    Test number
    839773483293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail139,903 miles (+2,499)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,903 miles
    Test number
    877850783250
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass137,404 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    137,404 miles
    Test number
    356482192471
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteOff side exhaust bracket corroded
    • NoteOil leak from diff

  18. Fail137,404 miles (+4,571)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,404 miles
    Test number
    548472292290
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteOff side exhaust bracket corroded
    • NoteOil leak from diff

  19. Pass132,833 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    132,833 miles
    Test number
    808613531188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail132,828 miles (+4,871)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,828 miles
    Test number
    246404521475
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSurface corrosion to various metal brake pipes

  21. Pass127,957 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    127,957 miles
    Test number
    354743310118
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to legal limit
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteSlight blow at exhaust centre section joint

  22. Fail127,957 miles (+13,091)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,957 miles
    Test number
    591092610175
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn close to legal limit
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteSlight blow at exhaust centre section joint

  23. Pass114,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    114,866 miles
    Test number
    982246409176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail114,864 miles (+4,193)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,864 miles
    Test number
    514326609145
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass110,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    110,671 miles
    Test number
    360489018195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail110,667 miles (+6,121)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,667 miles
    Test number
    361619918163
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass104,546 miles (+8,794)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    104,546 miles
    Test number
    382843486459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass95,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    95,752 miles
    Test number
    814274705310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 SGY

Does M5 SGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 SGY is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 SGY?
The MOT on M5 SGY is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 SGY done?
M5 SGY was recorded at 161,477 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 3,131 miles a year.
Has M5 SGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 SGY has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on M5 SGY 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 SGY find?
M5 SGY passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened.

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