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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,941 cc

M5 VFOMOT history

M5 VFO is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 20 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 135,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

M5 VFO blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
135,537 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 VFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 VFO was last recorded at 135,537 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,119 miles · 12 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
418 miles
Average per year
1,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,537 miles
  • 2025 – 135,119 miles
  • 2024 – 131,850 miles
  • 2023 – 126,726 miles
  • 2021 – 124,861 miles
  • 2020 – 121,049 miles
  • 2019 – 118,844 miles
  • 2017 – 117,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,537 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to N/S rear inner sill
  • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 18 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,537 miles (+418)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    135,537 miles
    Test number
    124827346135
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to N/S rear inner sill
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded
  2. Pass135,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    135,119 miles
    Test number
    158666782898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail135,119 miles (+3,269)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,119 miles
    Test number
    706982058904
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low bulb unit insecure from adjusters (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose rubbing (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  4. Pass131,850 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,850 miles
    Test number
    291995909537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,466 miles (+3,740)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    130,466 miles
    Test number
    608363872571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,726 miles (+1,865)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    126,726 miles
    Test number
    560738187645
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass124,861 miles (+3,812)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,861 miles
    Test number
    759663468842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,049 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,049 miles
    Test number
    806501970611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,844 miles (+1,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,844 miles
    Test number
    857533130791
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under tray fitted
  10. Pass117,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,360 miles
    Test number
    157888239579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 VFO

Does M5 VFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VFO is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 VFO?
The MOT on M5 VFO is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 VFO done?
M5 VFO was recorded at 135,537 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 1,981 miles a year.
Has M5 VFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 VFO has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 VFO 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 VFO find?
M5 VFO passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: corrosion to n/s rear inner sill; rear fuel pipes corroded.

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