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BMW M5

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 4,395 cc

M5 SPXMOT history

M5 SPX is a grey petrol BMW M5 first used on 23 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 68,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

M5 SPX grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
68,349 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 SPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
23 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 SPX was last recorded at 68,349 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 4,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,716 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,633 miles
Average per year
5,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,349 miles
  • 2025 – 63,716 miles
  • 2024 – 58,484 miles
  • 2023 – 52,470 miles
  • 2022 – 49,468 miles
  • 2021 – 43,698 miles
  • 2020 – 36,678 miles
  • 2019 – 30,866 miles
  • 2018 – 25,598 miles
  • 2017 – 21,768 miles
  • 2016 – 16,872 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,349 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight cut still prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,349 miles (+4,633)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    68,349 miles
    Test number
    153691707335
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight cut still prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass63,716 miles (+5,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    63,716 miles
    Test number
    301749999652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass58,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    58,484 miles
    Test number
    282370376101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail58,484 miles (+6,014)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,484 miles
    Test number
    372542534432
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass52,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    52,470 miles
    Test number
    152951284847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail52,470 miles (+3,002)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,470 miles
    Test number
    467023518594
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass49,468 miles (+5,770)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    49,468 miles
    Test number
    252491752049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    43,698 miles
    Test number
    938251925480
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail43,698 miles (+7,020)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,698 miles
    Test number
    752413290791
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass36,678 miles (+5,812)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    36,678 miles
    Test number
    216288623240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,866 miles (+5,268)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    30,866 miles
    Test number
    812062036071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    25,598 miles
    Test number
    637615925938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail25,598 miles (+3,830)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,598 miles
    Test number
    615629895216
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  14. Pass21,768 miles (+4,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    21,768 miles
    Test number
    334886201342
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished
  15. Pass16,872 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    16,872 miles
    Test number
    976905589097
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about M5 SPX

Does M5 SPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 SPX is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 SPX?
The MOT on M5 SPX is valid until 24 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 SPX done?
M5 SPX was recorded at 68,349 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 5,146 miles a year.
Has M5 SPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 SPX has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on M5 SPX 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 SPX find?
M5 SPX passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight cut still prevents ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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