BMW M5
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 4,999 cc
M5 VTXMOT history
M5 VTX is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 151,534 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 151,534 mi
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,359 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 VTX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 VTX was last recorded at 151,534 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 4,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 146,538 miles · 13 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,996 miles
- Average per year
- 7,359 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 151,534 miles
- 2024 – 146,538 miles
- 2023 – 141,053 miles
- 2022 – 136,015 miles
- 2021 – 131,140 miles
- 2020 – 126,359 miles
- 2019 – 120,777 miles
- 2018 – 109,348 miles
- 2017 – 95,603 miles
- 2016 – 89,046 miles
- 2015 – 78,801 miles
- 2014 – 75,633 miles
- 2013 – 67,920 miles
- 2011 – 51,022 miles
- 2009 – 31,576 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,534 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Exhaust noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 20 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,534 miles (+4,996)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 151,534 miles
- Test number
- 635138779058
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,538 miles (+5,485)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 146,538 miles
- Test number
- 439283895135
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass141,053 miles (+5,038)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 141,053 miles
- Test number
- 466485109957
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass136,015 miles (+64)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 136,015 miles
- Test number
- 956878250196
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Fail135,951 miles (+4,811)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,951 miles
- Test number
- 294272234113
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass131,140 miles (+4,781)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 131,140 miles
- Test number
- 638465928645
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass126,359 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 126,359 miles
- Test number
- 618658172390
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail126,359 miles (+5,582)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,359 miles
- Test number
- 767965402884
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,777 miles (+11,429)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 120,777 miles
- Test number
- 228060603830
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass109,348 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 109,348 miles
- Test number
- 908446193451
- 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))
Fail109,348 miles (+13,745)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,348 miles
- Test number
- 189768610305
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- 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))
Pass95,603 miles (+707)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 95,603 miles
- Test number
- 308192943007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,896 miles (+5,850)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 94,896 miles
- Test number
- 800605412806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,046 miles (+10,245)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 89,046 miles
- Test number
- 266111901926
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,801 miles (+3,168)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 78,801 miles
- Test number
- 828844445065
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass75,633 miles (+7,713)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 75,633 miles
- Test number
- 289115944247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,920 miles (+16,898)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 67,920 miles
- Test number
- 689041243285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,022 miles (+19,446)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 51,022 miles
- Test number
- 179510351264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,576 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 31,576 miles
- Test number
- 923442539230
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn on wear bars 2/2.5 mm
Questions about M5 VTX
- Does M5 VTX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VTX is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on M5 VTX?
- The MOT on M5 VTX is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 VTX done?
- M5 VTX was recorded at 151,534 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 7,359 miles a year.
- Has M5 VTX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 VTX has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on M5 VTX 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 VTX find?
- M5 VTX passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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