BMW M5
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,999 cc
M5 SYFMOT history
M5 SYF is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 3 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 70,655 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 70,655 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,422 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 SYF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 3 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 SYF was last recorded at 70,655 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 70,628 miles · 2 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 27 miles
- Average per year
- 2,422 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 70,655 miles
- 2025 – 70,628 miles
- 2024 – 70,596 miles
- 2023 – 70,519 miles
- 2022 – 70,342 miles
- 2021 – 70,032 miles
- 2020 – 69,949 miles
- 2019 – 69,747 miles
- 2018 – 69,596 miles
- 2017 – 67,809 miles
- 2016 – 65,331 miles
- 2015 – 63,721 miles
- 2014 – 63,034 miles
- 2013 – 60,875 miles
- 2012 – 48,085 miles
- 2011 – 42,170 miles
- 2010 – 37,074 miles
- 2009 – 28,219 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,655 miles
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 23 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,655 miles (+27)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 70,655 miles
- Test number
- 867948666499
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass70,628 miles (+32)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 70,628 miles
- Test number
- 615690802797
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage within zone A not affecting view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slight corrosion likely due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs has slight corrosion likely due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass70,596 miles (+25)4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 70,596 miles
- Test number
- 134702534142
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perishing
Fail70,571 miles (+52)3 major4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,571 miles
- Test number
- 881714799828
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass70,519 miles (+177)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 70,519 miles
- Test number
- 941481009316
- MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both passenger and drivers window tinted but view to rear not adversely affect (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside of windscreen damaged but not in swept area or larger than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner face slightly corroded/ pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be wearing close to wear lead (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be wearing close to wear lead (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass70,342 miles (+310)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 70,342 miles
- Test number
- 911549471065
- MinorNearside Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass70,032 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 70,032 miles
- Test number
- 807804296907
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Fail70,023 miles (+74)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,023 miles
- Test number
- 524115262639
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,949 miles (+202)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2021
- Odometer
- 69,949 miles
- Test number
- 932682388931
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,747 miles (+151)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 69,747 miles
- Test number
- 752771544442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,596 miles (+1,787)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 69,596 miles
- Test number
- 533205774952
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,809 miles (+2,478)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 67,809 miles
- Test number
- 624971168619
- 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)
Pass65,331 miles (+1,610)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 65,331 miles
- Test number
- 719010524919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,721 miles (+687)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 63,721 miles
- Test number
- 196973275447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,034 miles (+2,159)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 63,034 miles
- Test number
- 159276984074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,875 miles (+12,790)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 60,875 miles
- Test number
- 835937263088
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Pass48,085 miles (+5,915)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 48,085 miles
- Test number
- 137952072077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,170 miles (+5,096)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 42,170 miles
- Test number
- 677171681006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,074 miles (+8,855)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 37,074 miles
- Test number
- 682862660004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,219 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 28,219 miles
- Test number
- 403973929035
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about M5 SYF
- Does M5 SYF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 SYF is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 SYF?
- The MOT on M5 SYF is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 SYF done?
- M5 SYF was recorded at 70,655 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 2,422 miles a year.
- Has M5 SYF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 SYF has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on M5 SYF 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 SYF find?
- M5 SYF passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, and 1 more.
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