MINI
Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
M5 SLWMOT history
M5 SLW is a red petrol MINI first used on 15 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,830 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 94,830 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,471 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 SLW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 15 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 SLW was last recorded at 94,830 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 5,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,971 miles · 18 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,859 miles
- Average per year
- 4,471 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,830 miles
- 2025 – 88,971 miles
- 2024 – 83,336 miles
- 2023 – 78,116 miles
- 2022 – 73,630 miles
- 2021 – 70,095 miles
- 2020 – 68,526 miles
- 2019 – 66,871 miles
- 2018 – 63,335 miles
- 2017 – 57,074 miles
- 2016 – 54,875 miles
- 2015 – 52,977 miles
- 2014 – 49,139 miles
- 2013 – 43,932 miles
- 2012 – 38,600 miles
- 2011 – 32,308 miles
- 2010 – 26,272 miles
- 2009 – 20,941 miles
- 2008 – 14,017 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,830 miles
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryN/s hand brake is weak
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.
O/s rear exhaust silencer corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leaks
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 6 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,830 miles (+5,859)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 94,830 miles
- Test number
- 593426270651
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s hand brake is weak
Pass88,971 miles (+5,635)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 88,971 miles
- Test number
- 853244290973
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge on minimum (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s handbrake is weak
- AdvisoryO/s rear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass83,336 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 83,336 miles
- Test number
- 224434211586
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail83,328 miles (+5,212)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,328 miles
- Test number
- 182486688067
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,116 miles (+4,486)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 78,116 miles
- Test number
- 299752681858
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryN/s washer jet slightly weak
- AdvisoryO/s rear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass73,630 miles (+3,535)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 73,630 miles
- Test number
- 911608484188
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryO/s rear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass70,095 miles (+1,569)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 70,095 miles
- Test number
- 852406290565
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass68,526 miles (+1,655)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 68,526 miles
- Test number
- 972578129297
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s front and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s rear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Pass66,871 miles (+3,536)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 66,871 miles
- Test number
- 180237070381
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
Pass63,335 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 63,335 miles
- Test number
- 851001349041
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Fail63,330 miles (+6,256)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,330 miles
- Test number
- 425226864230
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Pass57,074 miles (+2,199)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2018
- Odometer
- 57,074 miles
- Test number
- 432327210253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,875 miles (+1,898)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2017
- Odometer
- 54,875 miles
- Test number
- 780795797988
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Pass52,977 miles (+3,838)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2016
- Odometer
- 52,977 miles
- Test number
- 238501135448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,139 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2015
- Odometer
- 49,139 miles
- Test number
- 786270124153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,139 miles (+5,207)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,139 miles
- Test number
- 858530424140
- FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Pass43,932 miles (+5,332)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2014
- Odometer
- 43,932 miles
- Test number
- 985249613199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,600 miles (+6,292)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2013
- Odometer
- 38,600 miles
- Test number
- 965385612139
- NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCUFFED & DAMAGED
- NoteSLIGHT BINDING ON OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE
Pass32,308 miles (+6,036)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2012
- Odometer
- 32,308 miles
- Test number
- 209338011102
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteSLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR SERVICE & PARKING BRAKE
Pass26,272 miles (+5,331)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2011
- Odometer
- 26,272 miles
- Test number
- 692922810182
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,941 miles (+6,924)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2010
- Odometer
- 20,941 miles
- Test number
- 612317119159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,017 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2009
- Odometer
- 14,017 miles
- Test number
- 103127528106
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail14,017 miles3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,017 miles
- Test number
- 482447728114
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about M5 SLW
- Does M5 SLW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 SLW is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 SLW?
- The MOT on M5 SLW is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 SLW done?
- M5 SLW was recorded at 94,830 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 4,471 miles a year.
- Has M5 SLW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 SLW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on M5 SLW 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 SLW find?
- M5 SLW passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s & o/s, and 3 more.
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