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BMW M5

Silver · Petrol · 1995 · 3,795 cc

M5 VBWMOT history

M5 VBW is a silver petrol BMW M5 first used on 17 Jan 1995. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 162,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

M5 VBW silver 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 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
162,978 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 VBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
17 Jan 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 VBW was last recorded at 162,978 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,773 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
205 miles
Average per year
2,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,978 miles
  • 2025 – 162,773 miles
  • 2024 – 162,559 miles
  • 2023 – 161,927 miles
  • 2022 – 161,604 miles
  • 2020 – 161,504 miles
  • 2019 – 161,404 miles
  • 2011 – 159,069 miles
  • 2009 – 149,306 miles
  • 2007 – 133,619 miles
  • 2006 – 120,937 miles
  • 2005 – 119,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,978 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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

13 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,978 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    162,978 miles
    Test number
    929589023452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,773 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    162,773 miles
    Test number
    558277479455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass162,559 miles (+632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    162,559 miles
    Test number
    416015644492
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass161,927 miles (+323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    161,927 miles
    Test number
    416839337808
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass161,604 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    161,604 miles
    Test number
    992489515385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass161,504 miles (+100)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    161,504 miles
    Test number
    998563150275
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front and back jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sides side skirts fitted

  7. Pass161,404 miles (+2,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    161,404 miles
    Test number
    194863650145
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryAll 4 jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOn sills sides skirts fitted

  8. Pass159,069 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    159,069 miles
    Test number
    668168431135
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail159,055 miles (+9,749)2 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,055 miles
    Test number
    205090431185
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass149,306 miles (+15,687)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    149,306 miles
    Test number
    111652729004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass133,619 miles (+12,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    133,619 miles
    Test number
    914661657380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass120,937 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    120,937 miles
    Test number
    300242456396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    119,912 miles
    Test number
    912385025326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 VBW

Does M5 VBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VBW is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 VBW?
The MOT on M5 VBW is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 VBW done?
M5 VBW was recorded at 162,978 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 2,092 miles a year.
Has M5 VBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 VBW has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2011.
Has the mileage on M5 VBW 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 VBW find?
M5 VBW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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