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BMW M5

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 4,941 cc

M5 SSLMOT history

M5 SSL is a grey petrol BMW M5 first used on 11 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 131,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.

M5 SSL grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
131,428 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 SSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 SSL was last recorded at 131,428 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,390 miles · 27 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
2,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,428 miles
  • 2024 – 131,390 miles
  • 2022 – 131,175 miles
  • 2021 – 130,006 miles
  • 2018 – 127,301 miles
  • 2017 – 123,704 miles
  • 2016 – 120,552 miles
  • 2015 – 116,194 miles
  • 2014 – 108,301 miles
  • 2012 – 104,959 miles
  • 2011 – 102,754 miles
  • 2010 – 94,410 miles
  • 2009 – 89,778 miles
  • 2008 – 87,269 miles
  • 2007 – 84,311 miles
  • 2006 – 79,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,428 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,428 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    131,428 miles
    Test number
    866322756773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail131,390 miles (+215)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,390 miles
    Test number
    586979988502
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass131,175 miles (+1,169)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    131,175 miles
    Test number
    317204937293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,006 miles (+2,705)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    130,006 miles
    Test number
    885694454313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 49/12 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BUILD DATE 48/04 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass127,301 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    127,301 miles
    Test number
    257667792209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    123,704 miles
    Test number
    357658080394
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail123,704 miles (+3,152)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,704 miles
    Test number
    738996430281
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass120,552 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    120,552 miles
    Test number
    260813068198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,482 miles (+4,288)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,482 miles
    Test number
    112955778531
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes heavily greased
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear inner sills near skirts

  10. Pass116,194 miles (+76)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    116,194 miles
    Test number
    780099881664
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail116,118 miles (+7,817)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,118 miles
    Test number
    822104997035
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass108,301 miles (+3,342)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    108,301 miles
    Test number
    768308644015
    • NoteSome corrosion to brake pipes

  13. Pass104,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    104,959 miles
    Test number
    657392062266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail104,959 miles (+2,205)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,959 miles
    Test number
    308981662465
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass102,754 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    102,754 miles
    Test number
    508594861392
    • NoteRear diff leaking

  16. Fail102,754 miles (+8,344)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,754 miles
    Test number
    378084561361
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear diff leaking

  17. Pass94,410 miles (+4,632)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,410 miles
    Test number
    680041080074
    • NoteRear diff leak
    • NoteSlight travel in the foot brake

  18. Pass89,778 miles1 dangerous6 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    89,778 miles
    Test number
    834704089076
    • DangerousN/S/R TYRE WORN & BADLY CUT
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE WORN & BADLY CUT
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDamage to o/s/f
    • NoteDiff oil leak
    • NoteFront registration plate security poor
    • NoteN/s/f brake pipe corroded

  19. Fail89,778 miles (+2,509)1 dangerous3 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,778 miles
    Test number
    914423489011
    • DangerousN/S/R TYRE WORN & BADLY CUT
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE WORN & BADLY CUT
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth headlamps condensated
    • NoteDamage to o/s/f
    • NoteDiff oil leak
    • NoteFront registration plate security poor
    • NoteN/s/f brake pipe corroded
    • NoteScreenwash fluid level low

  20. Pass87,269 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    87,269 miles
    Test number
    111751398468
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyre worn the corner
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

  21. Fail87,269 miles (+2,958)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,269 miles
    Test number
    152218088072
    • DangerousOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyre worn the corner
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

  22. Pass84,311 miles (+5,192)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    84,311 miles
    Test number
    520292507022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    79,119 miles
    Test number
    751513906076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 SSL

Does M5 SSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 SSL is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 SSL?
The MOT on M5 SSL is valid until 19 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 SSL done?
M5 SSL was recorded at 131,428 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 2,557 miles a year.
Has M5 SSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 SSL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on M5 SSL 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 SSL find?
M5 SSL passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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