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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,941 cc

M5 VRUMOT history

M5 VRU is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 17 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

M5 VRU black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
130,139 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 VRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 VRU was last recorded at 130,139 miles on 29 May 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,127 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,139 miles
  • 2025 – 130,104 miles
  • 2024 – 127,787 miles
  • 2023 – 125,225 miles
  • 2022 – 124,518 miles
  • 2020 – 124,065 miles
  • 2019 – 121,667 miles
  • 2018 – 116,971 miles
  • 2017 – 112,290 miles
  • 2016 – 105,824 miles
  • 2015 – 99,084 miles
  • 2014 – 97,662 miles
  • 2013 – 95,079 miles
  • 2012 – 93,351 miles
  • 2011 – 89,103 miles
  • 2010 – 83,257 miles
  • 2009 – 66,767 miles
  • 2008 – 39,718 miles
  • 2007 – 25,610 miles
  • 2006 – 19,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,139 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake grabbing slightly when rotated by handRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated *Outer sheathing* (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Control arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer pipe leaking under bonnetRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated *Outer sheathing* (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,139 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    130,139 miles
    Test number
    328128495589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake grabbing slightly when rotated by hand
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated *Outer sheathing* (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Control arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer pipe leaking under bonnet
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated *Outer sheathing* (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail130,127 miles (+23)3 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,127 miles
    Test number
    677169988210
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system *At Caliper join* (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake grabbing slightly when rotated by hand
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated *Outer sheathing* (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Control arm* (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer pipe leaking under bonnet
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated *Outer sheathing* (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail130,104 miles (+2,317)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,104 miles
    Test number
    487014397432
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass127,787 miles (+2,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    127,787 miles
    Test number
    750970683700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass125,225 miles (+707)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    125,225 miles
    Test number
    324206257137
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated steel braided hose outer sheafing cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated steel braided hose outer sheafing cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,518 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,518 miles
    Test number
    155617552005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,065 miles (+2,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,065 miles
    Test number
    635306580938
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass121,667 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,667 miles
    Test number
    254517619983
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by inner sill (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail121,666 miles (+4,695)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,666 miles
    Test number
    987974382948
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by inner sill (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,971 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    116,971 miles
    Test number
    757682025787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,290 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    112,290 miles
    Test number
    398119739844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe starting to corrode

  12. Fail112,285 miles (+6,461)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,285 miles
    Test number
    275599765337
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe starting to corrode

  13. Pass105,824 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,824 miles
    Test number
    216740573227
    • AdvisoryInner face of offside front brake disc in very poor condition

  14. Fail105,804 miles (+6,720)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,804 miles
    Test number
    317172912922
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryInner face of offside front brake disc in very poor condition

  15. Pass99,084 miles (+1,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,084 miles
    Test number
    405586605254
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass97,662 miles (+2,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    97,662 miles
    Test number
    539081014270
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass95,079 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    95,079 miles
    Test number
    246165623249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,351 miles (+4,248)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    93,351 miles
    Test number
    595953102230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,103 miles (+5,846)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    89,103 miles
    Test number
    237422081124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,257 miles (+16,490)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    83,257 miles
    Test number
    213677390192
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges,n/s more so, and also perished on tread.
    • NoteBoth rear up right/shock absorber top mount covers come adrift from mounting cup.

  21. Pass66,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,767 miles
    Test number
    903360519206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,767 miles (+27,049)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,767 miles
    Test number
    960320819255
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass39,718 miles (+14,108)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,718 miles
    Test number
    844476588130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    25,610 miles
    Test number
    221472717292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail25,610 miles (+6,379)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,610 miles
    Test number
    671182417267
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

  26. Pass19,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,231 miles
    Test number
    352285906275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 VRU

Does M5 VRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VRU is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 VRU?
The MOT on M5 VRU is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 VRU done?
M5 VRU was recorded at 130,139 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 5,588 miles a year.
Has M5 VRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 VRU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on M5 VRU 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 VRU find?
M5 VRU passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake grabbing slightly when rotated by hand; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated *outer sheathing*; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play *control arm*, and 2 more.

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