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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

M5 SYAMOT history

M5 SYA is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 31 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 181,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

M5 SYA black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
181,417 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 SYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 SYA was last recorded at 181,417 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 5,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
175,832 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,585 miles
Average per year
9,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,417 miles
  • 2025 – 175,832 miles
  • 2024 – 172,152 miles
  • 2023 – 165,220 miles
  • 2022 – 158,764 miles
  • 2021 – 154,628 miles
  • 2020 – 149,814 miles
  • 2019 – 134,587 miles
  • 2018 – 118,306 miles
  • 2017 – 107,241 miles
  • 2016 – 91,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,417 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,417 miles (+5,585)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    181,417 miles
    Test number
    410972974504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass175,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    175,832 miles
    Test number
    503615913357
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail175,832 miles (+3,680)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,832 miles
    Test number
    433367263241
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass172,152 miles (+6,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    172,152 miles
    Test number
    916280497129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass165,220 miles (+6,456)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    165,220 miles
    Test number
    776973154469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,764 miles (+4,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    158,764 miles
    Test number
    713894907747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass154,628 miles (+4,814)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    154,628 miles
    Test number
    672711359890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass149,814 miles (+15,227)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    149,814 miles
    Test number
    288310841443
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass134,587 miles (+16,281)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    134,587 miles
    Test number
    405075650961
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass118,306 miles (+11,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    118,306 miles
    Test number
    570663747755
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass107,241 miles (+15,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,241 miles
    Test number
    222511964149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass91,264 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,264 miles
    Test number
    102624552311
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  13. Fail91,264 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,264 miles
    Test number
    332196391047
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

Questions about M5 SYA

Does M5 SYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 SYA is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 SYA?
The MOT on M5 SYA is valid until 15 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 SYA done?
M5 SYA was recorded at 181,417 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 9,074 miles a year.
Has M5 SYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 SYA has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 SYA 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 SYA find?
M5 SYA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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