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BMW M5

White · Petrol · 2012 · 4,395 cc

M5 VUXMOT history

M5 VUX is a white petrol BMW M5 first used on 3 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 65,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

M5 VUX white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
65,120 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 VUX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 VUX was last recorded at 65,120 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 1,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,899 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,221 miles
Average per year
4,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,120 miles
  • 2025 – 63,899 miles
  • 2024 – 61,943 miles
  • 2022 – 54,527 miles
  • 2021 – 49,598 miles
  • 2020 – 45,701 miles
  • 2019 – 42,147 miles
  • 2018 – 37,670 miles
  • 2017 – 32,804 miles
  • 2016 – 27,734 miles
  • 2015 – 17,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,120 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,120 miles (+1,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    65,120 miles
    Test number
    890576850194
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass63,899 miles (+1,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    63,899 miles
    Test number
    116104135691
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass61,943 miles (+7,416)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    61,943 miles
    Test number
    343095061195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,527 miles (+4,929)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    54,527 miles
    Test number
    899098061110
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass49,598 miles (+3,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,598 miles
    Test number
    679984172447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass45,701 miles (+3,554)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,701 miles
    Test number
    382358879328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,147 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,147 miles
    Test number
    289247325006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail42,136 miles (+4,466)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,136 miles
    Test number
    834623376125
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass37,670 miles (+4,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,670 miles
    Test number
    131396593042
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass32,804 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    32,804 miles
    Test number
    230709333215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail32,792 miles (+5,058)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,792 miles
    Test number
    441498686916
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)
  12. Pass27,734 miles (+9,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    27,734 miles
    Test number
    722106053154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
  13. Pass17,917 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    17,917 miles
    Test number
    215782535851
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre (punctured)

Questions about M5 VUX

Does M5 VUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VUX is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 VUX?
The MOT on M5 VUX is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 VUX done?
M5 VUX was recorded at 65,120 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 4,486 miles a year.
Has M5 VUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 VUX has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on M5 VUX 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 VUX find?
M5 VUX passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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