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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,941 cc

M5 VBUMOT history

M5 VBU is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 18 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

M5 VBU 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 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
123,235 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 VBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 VBU was last recorded at 123,235 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 1,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,150 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,085 miles
Average per year
3,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,235 miles
  • 2025 – 122,150 miles
  • 2024 – 121,341 miles
  • 2023 – 120,587 miles
  • 2022 – 120,005 miles
  • 2021 – 117,832 miles
  • 2020 – 113,947 miles
  • 2019 – 111,166 miles
  • 2018 – 107,263 miles
  • 2017 – 104,390 miles
  • 2016 – 101,640 miles
  • 2015 – 98,693 miles
  • 2014 – 95,350 miles
  • 2013 – 92,485 miles
  • 2012 – 89,428 miles
  • 2011 – 86,396 miles
  • 2010 – 82,854 miles
  • 2009 – 79,456 miles
  • 2008 – 72,233 miles
  • 2006 – 62,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,235 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Body damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,235 miles (+1,085)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    123,235 miles
    Test number
    469782705396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,150 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    122,150 miles
    Test number
    926069727736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,341 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,341 miles
    Test number
    256017095292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,587 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    120,587 miles
    Test number
    205215050453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,005 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    120,005 miles
    Test number
    968051672237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,832 miles (+3,885)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    117,832 miles
    Test number
    896578076473
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NSR sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OSR sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass113,947 miles (+2,781)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    113,947 miles
    Test number
    896392146752
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S/R seal corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S/R seal corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass111,166 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    111,166 miles
    Test number
    461512582426
    • AdvisoryBody damage

  9. Fail111,166 miles (+3,903)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,166 miles
    Test number
    171648478905
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBody damage

  10. Pass107,263 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,263 miles
    Test number
    297715009671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,390 miles (+2,750)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    104,390 miles
    Test number
    843430719359
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside & Offside (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak "Engine tray fitted obscuring the view into engine bay"
    • AdvisoryRear DIFF seal slight leak

  12. Pass101,640 miles (+2,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    101,640 miles
    Test number
    190377489574
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass98,693 miles (+3,343)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    98,693 miles
    Test number
    765359615023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass95,350 miles (+2,865)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    95,350 miles
    Test number
    569920334076
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass92,485 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    92,485 miles
    Test number
    965275423045
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear door hard to open

  16. Fail92,480 miles (+3,052)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,480 miles
    Test number
    686204023041
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear door hard to open

  17. Pass89,428 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    89,428 miles
    Test number
    128719812016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,371 miles (+2,975)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,371 miles
    Test number
    947816702095
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass86,396 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    86,396 miles
    Test number
    628748401020
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r door cannot be opened from outside

  20. Fail86,393 miles (+3,539)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,393 miles
    Test number
    176117101054
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r door cannot be opened from outside

  21. Pass82,854 miles (+3,398)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    82,854 miles
    Test number
    873701510040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

  22. Pass79,456 miles (+7,223)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    79,456 miles
    Test number
    102783919453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  23. Pass72,233 miles (+10,137)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    72,233 miles
    Test number
    692434418085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    62,096 miles
    Test number
    542323706389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,096 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,096 miles
    Test number
    564150606379
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about M5 VBU

Does M5 VBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VBU is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 VBU?
The MOT on M5 VBU is valid until 12 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 VBU done?
M5 VBU was recorded at 123,235 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 3,102 miles a year.
Has M5 VBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 VBU has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on M5 VBU 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 VBU find?
M5 VBU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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