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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc

M5 VVMMOT history

M5 VVM is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 17 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 123,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

M5 VVM black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2026
Mileage
123,176 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 VVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 VVM was last recorded at 123,176 miles on 23 May 2025, 1,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2014: 92,546 miles, lower than 93,023 miles on 16 Feb 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
121,788 miles · 6 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,388 miles
Average per year
4,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,176 miles
  • 2024 – 121,788 miles
  • 2023 – 117,836 miles
  • 2022 – 116,494 miles
  • 2020 – 114,460 miles
  • 2019 – 112,325 miles
  • 2018 – 109,142 miles
  • 2017 – 107,579 miles
  • 2016 – 104,992 miles
  • 2015 – 101,425 miles
  • 2014 – 92,546 miles
  • 2013 – 93,023 miles
  • 2012 – 83,621 miles
  • 2011 – 76,222 miles
  • 2010 – 68,651 miles
  • 2009 – 58,456 miles
  • 2008 – 49,673 miles
  • 2007 – 43,966 miles
  • 2006 – 37,193 miles
  • 2005 – 37,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,176 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Engine cover fitted & under cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,176 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    123,176 miles
    Test number
    349956023258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,788 miles (+3,952)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    121,788 miles
    Test number
    839657299028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,836 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,836 miles
    Test number
    755903042948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,494 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    116,494 miles
    Test number
    330437085625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,460 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,460 miles
    Test number
    273006548948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail114,325 miles (+2,000)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,325 miles
    Test number
    188893100048
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe & brake pipe corroded

  7. Pass112,325 miles (+3,183)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,325 miles
    Test number
    651020489012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,142 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,142 miles
    Test number
    363467026797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,579 miles (+2,587)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    107,579 miles
    Test number
    213947164005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted & under cover fitted

  10. Pass104,992 miles (+3,567)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,992 miles
    Test number
    930329057282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted & under cover fitted

  11. Pass101,425 miles (+8,879)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,425 miles
    Test number
    666330595032
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteOff side rear tyre slight cracking

  12. Pass92,546 miles (-477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    92,546 miles
    Test number
    587668454027
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass93,023 miles (+9,402)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,023 miles
    Test number
    807287743057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,621 miles (+7,399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,621 miles
    Test number
    349125552031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass76,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    76,222 miles
    Test number
    126256551432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,222 miles (+7,571)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,222 miles
    Test number
    445946151012
    • Repaired at testTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass68,651 miles (+10,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,651 miles
    Test number
    541038840016
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass58,456 miles (+8,783)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    58,456 miles
    Test number
    364257639012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,673 miles (+326)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    49,673 miles
    Test number
    401382648079
    • NoteSlight damage to offside front tyre outer wall
    • NoteTyre wear

  20. Pass49,347 miles (+5,381)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    49,347 miles
    Test number
    751864908017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass43,966 miles (+6,773)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,966 miles
    Test number
    661175407025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,193 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    37,193 miles
    Test number
    860841216064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,171 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,171 miles
    Test number
    500520855390
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about M5 VVM

Does M5 VVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 VVM expired on 5 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 VVM?
The MOT on M5 VVM expired on 5 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 VVM done?
M5 VVM was recorded at 123,176 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 4,426 miles a year.
Has M5 VVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 VVM has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on M5 VVM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M5 VVM find?
M5 VVM passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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