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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 4,999 cc

M5 VBEMOT history

M5 VBE is a blue petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 24 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.

M5 VBE blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
113,700 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 VBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 VBE was last recorded at 113,700 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Dec 2015: 72,583 miles, lower than 72,739 miles on 20 Nov 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,028 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
672 miles
Average per year
5,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,700 miles
  • 2025 – 113,028 miles
  • 2023 – 110,539 miles
  • 2022 – 108,836 miles
  • 2021 – 106,120 miles
  • 2020 – 102,111 miles
  • 2019 – 97,830 miles
  • 2018 – 92,072 miles
  • 2017 – 83,725 miles
  • 2016 – 78,468 miles
  • 2015 – 72,583 miles
  • 2014 – 68,113 miles
  • 2013 – 62,283 miles
  • 2012 – 48,737 miles
  • 2011 – 40,575 miles
  • 2010 – 30,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,700 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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Brake pad warning light on - o/s/r sensor wire broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,700 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    113,700 miles
    Test number
    228545988892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,028 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    113,028 miles
    Test number
    951059226281
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on - o/s/r sensor wire broken
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail113,028 miles (+2,489)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,028 miles
    Test number
    208625774702
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on - o/s/r sensor wire broken
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass110,539 miles (+1,703)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,539 miles
    Test number
    233497454177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,836 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,836 miles
    Test number
    725639456980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,120 miles (+4,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,120 miles
    Test number
    606195829675
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass102,111 miles (+4,281)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,111 miles
    Test number
    520442739635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass97,830 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,830 miles
    Test number
    446433391517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail97,829 miles (+5,757)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,829 miles
    Test number
    866620005858
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp 50% inop.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass92,072 miles (+8,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,072 miles
    Test number
    519438539892
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
  11. Pass83,725 miles (+5,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,725 miles
    Test number
    700144773106
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres wearing low on tread on extreme inner edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear differential area
  12. Pass78,468 miles (+5,885)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,468 miles
    Test number
    228705970039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,583 miles (-156)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,583 miles
    Test number
    692535840086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,739 miles (+4,626)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    72,739 miles
    Test number
    265550375697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,113 miles (+5,830)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    68,113 miles
    Test number
    489696204282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,283 miles (+13,546)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,283 miles
    Test number
    147136603252
    • NoteBoth front tyres miss shaping inner edge
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edge
  17. Pass48,737 miles (+8,162)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,737 miles
    Test number
    299938482143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,575 miles (+9,609)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,575 miles
    Test number
    857089591143
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted
    • NoteUndertray & chassis covers fitted
  19. Pass30,966 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,966 miles
    Test number
    894917100243
    • 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)

Questions about M5 VBE

Does M5 VBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VBE is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 VBE?
The MOT on M5 VBE is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 VBE done?
M5 VBE was recorded at 113,700 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 5,197 miles a year.
Has M5 VBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 VBE has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 VBE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M5 VBE find?
M5 VBE passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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