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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

M5 SROMOT history

M5 SRO is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

M5 SRO silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
172,636 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 SRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 SRO was last recorded at 172,636 miles on 1 May 2026, 4,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,102 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,534 miles
Average per year
7,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,636 miles
  • 2025 – 168,102 miles
  • 2024 – 157,694 miles
  • 2023 – 146,055 miles
  • 2022 – 143,995 miles
  • 2021 – 142,005 miles
  • 2020 – 129,226 miles
  • 2018 – 100,621 miles
  • 2017 – 90,684 miles
  • 2016 – 83,038 miles
  • 2015 – 73,920 miles
  • 2014 – 67,822 miles
  • 2013 – 62,507 miles
  • 2012 – 55,009 miles
  • 2011 – 50,697 miles
  • 2010 – 41,306 miles
  • 2009 – 35,633 miles
  • 2008 – 28,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,636 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,636 miles (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    172,636 miles
    Test number
    849542183729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass168,102 miles (+10,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    168,102 miles
    Test number
    758890514056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass157,694 miles (+11,639)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    157,694 miles
    Test number
    779032756787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,055 miles (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    146,055 miles
    Test number
    943152112396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,995 miles (+1,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    143,995 miles
    Test number
    836129297474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass142,005 miles (+12,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    142,005 miles
    Test number
    231511826186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass129,226 miles (+28,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    129,226 miles
    Test number
    177227334822
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass100,621 miles (+9,937)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    100,621 miles
    Test number
    593254426905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,684 miles (+7,646)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    90,684 miles
    Test number
    277622470089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,038 miles (+9,118)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,038 miles
    Test number
    437502888333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,920 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,920 miles
    Test number
    375504664279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Fail73,917 miles (+6,095)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,917 miles
    Test number
    219895723103
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WIRES SHOWING (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass67,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    67,822 miles
    Test number
    307867534395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,822 miles (+5,315)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,822 miles
    Test number
    995377834304
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  15. Pass62,507 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    62,507 miles
    Test number
    665382233309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  16. Fail62,507 miles (+7,498)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,507 miles
    Test number
    545207323362
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  17. Pass55,009 miles (+4,312)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,009 miles
    Test number
    706627022354
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass50,697 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    50,697 miles
    Test number
    236220451320
    • NoteOffside front tyre outter wall rubber damaged!
  19. Fail50,697 miles (+4,710)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,697 miles
    Test number
    465160851325
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre outter wall rubber damaged!
  20. Pass45,987 miles (+4,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    45,987 miles
    Test number
    819468111126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • 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)
  21. Pass41,306 miles (+5,673)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,306 miles
    Test number
    780571540117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,633 miles (+6,878)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,633 miles
    Test number
    444718519166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,755 miles
    Test number
    973102928100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 SRO

Does M5 SRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 SRO is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 SRO?
The MOT on M5 SRO is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 SRO done?
M5 SRO was recorded at 172,636 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 7,994 miles a year.
Has M5 SRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 SRO has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on M5 SRO 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 SRO find?
M5 SRO passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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