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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc

M5 VSDMOT history

M5 VSD is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

M5 VSD 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 27 May 2027
Mileage
104,494 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 VSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 VSD was last recorded at 104,494 miles on 22 May 2026, 1,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,899 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,595 miles
Average per year
2,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,494 miles
  • 2025 – 102,899 miles
  • 2024 – 102,035 miles
  • 2023 – 98,093 miles
  • 2022 – 97,178 miles
  • 2021 – 94,425 miles
  • 2020 – 93,072 miles
  • 2019 – 92,202 miles
  • 2018 – 91,173 miles
  • 2015 – 90,879 miles
  • 2014 – 84,465 miles
  • 2013 – 82,183 miles
  • 2012 – 80,006 miles
  • 2010 – 71,891 miles
  • 2008 – 64,742 miles
  • 2007 – 58,922 miles
  • 2006 – 50,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,494 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,494 miles (+1,595)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    104,494 miles
    Test number
    893533244272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,899 miles (+864)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    102,899 miles
    Test number
    230905421563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,035 miles (+3,942)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    102,035 miles
    Test number
    661494076535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,093 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    98,093 miles
    Test number
    271945745378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,178 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    97,178 miles
    Test number
    330650605338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,224 miles (+1,799)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,224 miles
    Test number
    138998890591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,425 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,425 miles
    Test number
    439471124162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,072 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,072 miles
    Test number
    981589215028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,202 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    92,202 miles
    Test number
    651999742884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,155 miles (+982)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,155 miles
    Test number
    868983609078
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  11. Pass91,173 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,173 miles
    Test number
    506675986569
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail91,172 miles (+293)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,172 miles
    Test number
    164313942984
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass90,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,879 miles
    Test number
    512540546211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,879 miles (+6,414)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,879 miles
    Test number
    964308461047
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass84,465 miles (+2,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,465 miles
    Test number
    689142664097
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass82,183 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,183 miles
    Test number
    895440763066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail82,183 miles (+2,177)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,183 miles
    Test number
    708850563091
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass80,006 miles (+8,115)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    80,006 miles
    Test number
    279352632047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,891 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,891 miles
    Test number
    141034770414
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass71,891 miles (+7,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,891 miles
    Test number
    193224870464
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass64,742 miles (+5,820)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    64,742 miles
    Test number
    821978048209
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCovers fitted to both outer sills
    • NoteN/sf tyre wearing on both edges

  22. Pass58,922 miles (+8,764)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    58,922 miles
    Test number
    341653747484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,158 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    50,158 miles
    Test number
    170498366190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about M5 VSD

Does M5 VSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VSD is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 VSD?
The MOT on M5 VSD is valid until 27 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 VSD done?
M5 VSD was recorded at 104,494 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 2,727 miles a year.
Has M5 VSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 VSD has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on M5 VSD 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 VSD find?
M5 VSD passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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