BMW M5
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc
M5 VBDMOT history
M5 VBD is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 17 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 148,836 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 148,836 mi
- At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,990 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 VBD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,941 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 17 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 VBD was last recorded at 148,836 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 147,948 miles · 25 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 888 miles
- Average per year
- 4,990 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 148,836 miles
- 2024 – 147,948 miles
- 2023 – 144,641 miles
- 2022 – 140,771 miles
- 2021 – 136,021 miles
- 2018 – 134,753 miles
- 2017 – 127,687 miles
- 2016 – 124,690 miles
- 2015 – 122,037 miles
- 2014 – 116,199 miles
- 2013 – 107,559 miles
- 2012 – 101,494 miles
- 2011 – 94,973 miles
- 2010 – 86,069 miles
- 2009 – 76,916 miles
- 2008 – 69,461 miles
- 2007 – 60,828 miles
- 2006 – 53,625 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,836 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2010
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,836 miles (+888)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 148,836 miles
- Test number
- 378865115545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,948 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 147,948 miles
- Test number
- 471115488643
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Fail147,948 miles (+10)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,948 miles
- Test number
- 167289347430
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Fail147,938 miles (+3,297)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,938 miles
- Test number
- 758319569483
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass144,641 miles (+3,870)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2024
- Odometer
- 144,641 miles
- Test number
- 393412441025
- AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,771 miles (+4,750)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2023
- Odometer
- 140,771 miles
- Test number
- 241083927868
- AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,021 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2022
- Odometer
- 136,021 miles
- Test number
- 822826304302
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Fail136,021 miles (+1,268)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,021 miles
- Test number
- 142367496730
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Pass134,753 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 134,753 miles
- Test number
- 379704177618
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail134,745 miles (+7,058)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,745 miles
- Test number
- 394997736751
- DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass127,687 miles (+19)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 127,687 miles
- Test number
- 413565192125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Trye wall cut (not to cords)
Fail127,668 miles (+2,978)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,668 miles
- Test number
- 367943111216
- FailureNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Trye wall cut (not to cords)
Pass124,690 miles (+2,653)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 124,690 miles
- Test number
- 705736943262
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing
Pass122,037 miles (+5,838)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 122,037 miles
- Test number
- 846896397387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,199 miles (+8,640)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 116,199 miles
- Test number
- 246537204373
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass107,559 miles (+6,065)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 107,559 miles
- Test number
- 709579403392
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass101,494 miles (+6,521)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 101,494 miles
- Test number
- 587992212311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,973 miles (+104)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 94,973 miles
- Test number
- 715174011317
- NoteSlight movement in steering rack
Fail94,869 miles (+8,800)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,869 miles
- Test number
- 385578201355
- FailureCentre Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureCentre Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSlight movement in steering rack
Pass86,069 miles (+9,153)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 86,069 miles
- Test number
- 190710410379
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteCuts in offside front tyre side wall, tread and wearing uneven
- NoteCuts nearside front tyre side wall
Pass76,916 miles (+7,455)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 76,916 miles
- Test number
- 903553029305
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass69,461 miles (+8,633)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 69,461 miles
- Test number
- 902979428372
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNsr tyre has a cut on side
Pass60,828 miles (+7,203)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 60,828 miles
- Test number
- 280551437317
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass53,625 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 53,625 miles
- Test number
- 284055236315
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front wishbone bushes slightly perished
- NoteRear pads wearing low
- NoteUnable to check under vehicle properly due to plastic coverings
Fail53,624 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,624 miles
- Test number
- 484174036375
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Questions about M5 VBD
- Does M5 VBD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VBD is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on M5 VBD?
- The MOT on M5 VBD is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 VBD done?
- M5 VBD was recorded at 148,836 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 4,990 miles a year.
- Has M5 VBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 VBD has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on M5 VBD 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 VBD find?
- M5 VBD passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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