
BMW M5
Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc
M5 SMBMOT history
M5 SMB is a grey petrol BMW M5 first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 40,718 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 40,718 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,051 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 SMB
- 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
- 29 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 SMB was last recorded at 40,718 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 40,718 miles · 11 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,051 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 40,718 miles
- 2025 – 40,475 miles
- 2024 – 40,233 miles
- 2023 – 39,961 miles
- 2022 – 39,895 miles
- 2021 – 39,181 miles
- 2020 – 38,563 miles
- 2019 – 37,916 miles
- 2018 – 37,239 miles
- 2017 – 36,383 miles
- 2015 – 34,161 miles
- 2014 – 33,091 miles
- 2013 – 31,168 miles
- 2012 – 30,382 miles
- 2011 – 30,043 miles
- 2010 – 29,568 miles
- 2009 – 28,746 miles
- 2008 – 26,275 miles
- 2007 – 23,720 miles
- 2006 – 20,153 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 11 MOTs since 2017
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory8 MOTs, 2006–2018
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2018
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018
Nearside Rear tyre has a split in outer sidewall - not down to cords at time of test
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
28 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass40,718 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 40,718 miles
- Test number
- 396084603661
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail40,718 miles (+243)1 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,718 miles
- Test number
- 709659484994
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass40,475 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 40,475 miles
- Test number
- 969227665116
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail40,475 miles (+242)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,475 miles
- Test number
- 423198690688
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass40,233 miles (+272)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 40,233 miles
- Test number
- 790715871089
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- 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))
Pass39,961 miles (+66)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 39,961 miles
- Test number
- 984938895090
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass39,895 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 39,895 miles
- Test number
- 396122549546
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a split in outer sidewall - not down to cords at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f outer sills (Front edge )
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges - not down to cords at time of inspection
- AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/ suspension braces are corroded - but not seriously weakened
- AdvisorySlight travel when pressure is applied on brake paddle
Fail39,895 miles (+714)1 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,895 miles
- Test number
- 262515053216
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a split in outer sidewall - not down to cords at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f outer sills (Front edge )
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges - not down to cords at time of inspection
- AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/ suspension braces are corroded - but not seriously weakened
- AdvisorySlight travel when pressure is applied on brake paddle
Pass39,181 miles (+618)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 39,181 miles
- Test number
- 971074986010
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a split in outer sidewall - not down to cords at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisorySlight travel when pressure is applied on brake paddle.
Pass38,563 miles (+647)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 38,563 miles
- Test number
- 162864386181
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a split in outer sidewall - not down to cords at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisorySlight travel when pressure is applied on brake paddle.
Pass37,916 miles (+677)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 37,916 miles
- Test number
- 168276206354
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass37,239 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 37,239 miles
- Test number
- 885942167341
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low and worn/wearing on edges but not showing ply/cord at time of test
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn/wearing on edges
Fail37,239 miles (+856)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,239 miles
- Test number
- 476975408169
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low and worn/wearing on edges but not showing ply/cord at time of test
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn/wearing on edges
Pass36,383 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 36,383 miles
- Test number
- 662750246963
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
Fail36,377 miles (+2,216)1 failure8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,377 miles
- Test number
- 128166595838
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
Pass34,161 miles (+1,070)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 34,161 miles
- Test number
- 652539207256
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND PERISHING ON INNER SIDE WALL (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass33,091 miles (+1,923)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 33,091 miles
- Test number
- 426681824391
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass31,168 miles (+16)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 31,168 miles
- Test number
- 235333863228
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail31,152 miles (+770)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,152 miles
- Test number
- 769739413201
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass30,382 miles (+339)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 30,382 miles
- Test number
- 656142322223
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNearside front wheel buckled on inside edge
Pass30,043 miles (+475)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 30,043 miles
- Test number
- 637735611201
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass29,568 miles (+822)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 29,568 miles
- Test number
- 271631810256
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass28,746 miles (+34)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 28,746 miles
- Test number
- 664722119233
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front brake discs corroding on inner faces.
- NoteNearside front alloy rim slightly distorted bead rim.
Fail28,712 miles (+2,437)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,712 miles
- Test number
- 341439909455
- FailureOffside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front brake discs corroding on inner faces.
- NoteNearside front alloy rim slightly distorted bead rim.
Pass26,275 miles (+2,555)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 26,275 miles
- Test number
- 341757708442
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake discs deteriorating around inner edges
- NoteRear tyres wearing around inside edges
Pass23,720 miles (+3,567)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 23,720 miles
- Test number
- 373050607274
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass20,153 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 20,153 miles
- Test number
- 183011206202
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail20,150 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,150 miles
- Test number
- 623491806232
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Questions about M5 SMB
- Does M5 SMB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 SMB is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 SMB?
- The MOT on M5 SMB is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 SMB done?
- M5 SMB was recorded at 40,718 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 1,051 miles a year.
- Has M5 SMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 SMB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on M5 SMB 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 SMB find?
- M5 SMB passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.
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