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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 4,941 cc

M5 VOUMOT history

M5 VOU is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 93,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

M5 VOU 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 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,608 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 VOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 VOU was last recorded at 93,608 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,315 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
293 miles
Average per year
3,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,608 miles
  • 2025 – 93,315 miles
  • 2024 – 92,252 miles
  • 2023 – 91,864 miles
  • 2022 – 89,600 miles
  • 2021 – 88,847 miles
  • 2020 – 87,990 miles
  • 2019 – 85,598 miles
  • 2016 – 80,563 miles
  • 2015 – 75,735 miles
  • 2014 – 72,461 miles
  • 2013 – 69,070 miles
  • 2012 – 65,871 miles
  • 2011 – 63,320 miles
  • 2010 – 60,804 miles
  • 2009 – 53,047 miles
  • 2008 – 46,182 miles
  • 2007 – 37,299 miles
  • 2006 – 36,371 miles
  • 2005 – 27,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,608 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Corrosion underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Diff leaking oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust mounting clamps corroded/deteriorated/poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake discs corroded/worn/deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,608 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,608 miles
    Test number
    527375391561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,315 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    93,315 miles
    Test number
    114350470854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,252 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    92,252 miles
    Test number
    591172264249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,864 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    91,864 miles
    Test number
    702032558156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,600 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    89,600 miles
    Test number
    221043445238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,847 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    88,847 miles
    Test number
    917298945297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,990 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    87,990 miles
    Test number
    315978233085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,598 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,598 miles
    Test number
    378597324635
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside
    • AdvisoryDiff leaking oil
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting clamps corroded/deteriorated/poor condition
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded/worn/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded

  9. Fail85,583 miles (+5,020)8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,583 miles
    Test number
    668101275563
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rose joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside
    • AdvisoryDiff leaking oil
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting clamps corroded/deteriorated/poor condition
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded/worn/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded

  10. Pass80,563 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,563 miles
    Test number
    186971226578
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail80,563 miles (+1,631)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,563 miles
    Test number
    480896582909
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass78,932 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,932 miles
    Test number
    914221725089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail78,932 miles (+3,197)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,932 miles
    Test number
    376914463564
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' PHONE HOLDER (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass75,735 miles (+3,274)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,735 miles
    Test number
    187608995061
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDiff input seal has a small oil leak

  15. Pass72,461 miles (+3,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,461 miles
    Test number
    845749494099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass69,070 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,070 miles
    Test number
    325906003185
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail69,070 miles (+3,199)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,070 miles
    Test number
    805916203123
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass65,871 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,871 miles
    Test number
    406094592009
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail65,871 miles (+2,551)2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,871 miles
    Test number
    618784992044
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass63,320 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,320 miles
    Test number
    275285701197
    • NoteCuts in rear tyres
    • NoteDifferential oil leak
    • NoteFront suspension, push strut bushes perishing
    • NoteFront tyres wearing unevenly
    • NoteRear tyres low 2.5 and 3mm

  21. Fail63,320 miles (+2,516)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,320 miles
    Test number
    419545601199
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • NoteCuts in rear tyres
    • NoteDifferential oil leak
    • NoteFront suspension, push strut bushes perishing
    • NoteFront tyres wearing unevenly
    • NoteRear tyres low 2.5 and 3mm

  22. Pass60,804 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,804 miles
    Test number
    193560710109
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail60,804 miles (+7,757)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,804 miles
    Test number
    631730010139
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass53,047 miles (+6,865)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,047 miles
    Test number
    124292389460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,182 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,182 miles
    Test number
    251855008127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,067 miles (+8,768)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,067 miles
    Test number
    963070608199
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass37,299 miles (+46)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    37,299 miles
    Test number
    202760017171
    • NoteA.both front tyres worn and perrished

  28. Pass37,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,253 miles
    Test number
    271322087064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail37,253 miles (+882)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,253 miles
    Test number
    943700687013
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteA.a/c belt perrished
    • NoteA.both front tyres perrished and worn

  30. Pass36,371 miles (+9,074)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,371 miles
    Test number
    953247026323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass27,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    27,297 miles
    Test number
    464111445475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 VOU

Does M5 VOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VOU is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 VOU?
The MOT on M5 VOU is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 VOU done?
M5 VOU was recorded at 93,608 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 3,267 miles a year.
Has M5 VOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 VOU has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on M5 VOU 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 VOU find?
M5 VOU passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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