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BMW M5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 4,941 cc

M5 VGSMOT history

M5 VGS is a red petrol BMW M5 first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 131,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2023.

M5 VGS red BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2024
Mileage
131,244 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 VGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 VGS was last recorded at 131,244 miles on 28 Nov 2023, 246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,998 miles · 1 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
246 miles
Average per year
3,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,244 miles
  • 2022 – 130,998 miles
  • 2021 – 130,889 miles
  • 2020 – 130,378 miles
  • 2019 – 126,371 miles
  • 2018 – 121,755 miles
  • 2016 – 113,194 miles
  • 2014 – 106,417 miles
  • 2013 – 103,089 miles
  • 2012 – 96,298 miles
  • 2011 – 93,042 miles
  • 2010 – 89,778 miles
  • 2009 – 85,848 miles
  • 2008 – 79,754 miles
  • 2007 – 76,875 miles
  • 2006 – 71,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,244 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,244 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,244 miles
    Test number
    656474195478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,998 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    130,998 miles
    Test number
    369110660073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,889 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,889 miles
    Test number
    491416670039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,378 miles (+4,007)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    130,378 miles
    Test number
    101590107325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,371 miles (+4,616)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,371 miles
    Test number
    359652482947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    121,755 miles
    Test number
    768408099564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    291268167435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    113,194 miles
    Test number
    684156278678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    949205215685
    • AdvisoryLower engine covers fitted
  10. Pass106,417 miles (+3,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    106,417 miles
    Test number
    487540734260
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass103,089 miles (+6,791)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    103,089 miles
    Test number
    256158123250
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel line slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside inner tie rod has slight play in ball joint
  12. Pass96,298 miles (+3,256)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,298 miles
    Test number
    989329192121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,042 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    93,042 miles
    Test number
    268014471159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,041 miles (+3,263)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,041 miles
    Test number
    237473971120
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
  15. Pass89,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    89,778 miles
    Test number
    270971480400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,778 miles (+3,930)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,778 miles
    Test number
    273141580463
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  17. Pass85,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    85,848 miles
    Test number
    574712019271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,848 miles (+6,094)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,848 miles
    Test number
    641980119247
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  19. Pass79,754 miles (+2,879)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    79,754 miles
    Test number
    274918378401
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass76,875 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    76,875 miles
    Test number
    851766187142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,872 miles (+5,483)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,872 miles
    Test number
    730700487161
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine top cover fitted.
    • NoteFull engine tray fitted.
  22. Pass71,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    71,389 miles
    Test number
    881591786139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,388 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,388 miles
    Test number
    273901586447
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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 VGS

Does M5 VGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 VGS expired on 4 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 VGS?
The MOT on M5 VGS expired on 4 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 VGS done?
M5 VGS was recorded at 131,244 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2023, an average of 3,437 miles a year.
Has M5 VGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 VGS has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2011.
Has the mileage on M5 VGS 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 VGS find?
M5 VGS passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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