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BMW M5

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 4,941 cc

M5 VVGMOT history

M5 VVG is a silver petrol BMW M5 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 116,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

M5 VVG silver 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 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,161 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 VVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 VVG was last recorded at 116,161 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,039 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
122 miles
Average per year
2,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,161 miles
  • 2025 – 116,039 miles
  • 2024 – 115,525 miles
  • 2023 – 115,098 miles
  • 2022 – 114,426 miles
  • 2021 – 113,398 miles
  • 2020 – 112,906 miles
  • 2019 – 111,242 miles
  • 2018 – 108,522 miles
  • 2017 – 106,028 miles
  • 2016 – 103,048 miles
  • 2015 – 98,516 miles
  • 2014 – 92,783 miles
  • 2013 – 88,749 miles
  • 2012 – 85,815 miles
  • 2011 – 83,549 miles
  • 2010 – 83,522 miles
  • 2008 – 79,327 miles
  • 2007 – 76,514 miles
  • 2006 – 72,886 miles
  • 2005 – 69,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,161 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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,161 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,161 miles
    Test number
    375276765017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,039 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,039 miles
    Test number
    485537705200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,525 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    115,525 miles
    Test number
    889976561971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,098 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    115,098 miles
    Test number
    824367547589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,426 miles (+1,028)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    114,426 miles
    Test number
    756276832756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,398 miles (+492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    113,398 miles
    Test number
    866604260086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass112,906 miles (+1,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    112,906 miles
    Test number
    667367275926
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass111,242 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    111,242 miles
    Test number
    594349599317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,522 miles (+2,494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,522 miles
    Test number
    490206339590
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass106,028 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,028 miles
    Test number
    366343242142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,048 miles (+4,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,048 miles
    Test number
    509492415360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail98,516 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,516 miles
    Test number
    187779565487
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass98,516 miles (+5,733)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,516 miles
    Test number
    965679165066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass92,783 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,783 miles
    Test number
    868500084076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Fail92,782 miles (+4,033)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,782 miles
    Test number
    168609474492
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass88,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    88,749 miles
    Test number
    855942243031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail88,749 miles (+2,934)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,749 miles
    Test number
    986112843093
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass85,815 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    85,815 miles
    Test number
    138531132489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,812 miles (+2,263)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,812 miles
    Test number
    188990432037
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass83,549 miles (+27)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,549 miles
    Test number
    237865141054
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail83,522 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,522 miles
    Test number
    630490750385
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteFront to rear fuel pipe corroded
    • NoteLight corrosion to centre of o/s sill

  22. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    584176939396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass79,327 miles (+2,813)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    79,327 miles
    Test number
    624096838367
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre valve starting to perish
    • NoteRear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

  24. Pass76,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    76,514 miles
    Test number
    954777937354
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  25. Fail76,514 miles (+3,628)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,514 miles
    Test number
    241017837342
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  26. Pass72,886 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    72,886 miles
    Test number
    814352646373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail72,760 miles (+3,054)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,760 miles
    Test number
    422709836429
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  28. Pass69,706 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    69,706 miles
    Test number
    411362635342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about M5 VVG

Does M5 VVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VVG is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 VVG?
The MOT on M5 VVG is valid until 11 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 VVG done?
M5 VVG was recorded at 116,161 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 2,282 miles a year.
Has M5 VVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 VVG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on M5 VVG 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 VVG find?
M5 VVG passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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