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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,941 cc

M5 VXBMOT history

M5 VXB is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

M5 VXB blue 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 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
156,435 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 VXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 VXB was last recorded at 156,435 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,386 miles · 29 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
4,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,435 miles
  • 2024 – 156,386 miles
  • 2022 – 156,320 miles
  • 2021 – 156,050 miles
  • 2019 – 155,284 miles
  • 2018 – 145,920 miles
  • 2017 – 136,340 miles
  • 2016 – 132,789 miles
  • 2015 – 129,596 miles
  • 2014 – 126,543 miles
  • 2012 – 122,230 miles
  • 2011 – 118,909 miles
  • 2009 – 109,262 miles
  • 2008 – 98,287 miles
  • 2007 – 88,371 miles
  • 2006 – 80,435 miles
  • 2005 – 65,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,435 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 Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both rear wheel arches rusting.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear diff oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Sill covers fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under trays fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,435 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    156,435 miles
    Test number
    827767464311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,386 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    156,386 miles
    Test number
    154414502303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass156,320 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    156,320 miles
    Test number
    213955373934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,050 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,050 miles
    Test number
    817485661998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,284 miles (+9,364)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    155,284 miles
    Test number
    506795225001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass145,920 miles (+9,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    145,920 miles
    Test number
    703766543096
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass136,340 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    136,340 miles
    Test number
    270301204928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches rusting.
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  8. FailMileage not read3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    340557563136
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches rusting.
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  9. Pass132,789 miles (+3,193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    132,789 miles
    Test number
    213817156312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play req.attn.soon. (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipe rusting
    • AdvisorySmall chips in screen

  10. Pass129,596 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    129,596 miles
    Test number
    588355765055
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteStone chips front screen

  11. Fail129,594 miles (+3,051)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,594 miles
    Test number
    255264565053
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteStone chips front screen

  12. Pass126,543 miles (+4,313)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    126,543 miles
    Test number
    656238574088
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDiff oil leak
    • NoteSlight damage /s/front tyre outer wall

  13. Pass122,230 miles (+1,161)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    122,230 miles
    Test number
    855175752380
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass121,069 miles (+2,160)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    121,069 miles
    Test number
    545746822087
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

  15. Pass118,909 miles (+9,647)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    118,909 miles
    Test number
    667467711003
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake disc's worn
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has cuts on outer sidewall not through to any cords at time of test

  16. Pass109,262 miles (+10,975)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    109,262 miles
    Test number
    860941389211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,287 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    98,287 miles
    Test number
    374363268422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail98,261 miles (+9,890)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,261 miles
    Test number
    374561168207
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass88,371 miles (+7,461)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    88,371 miles
    Test number
    502305577284
    • NoteHandbrake efficiency is only 16%

  20. Pass80,910 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    80,910 miles
    Test number
    442859107048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,435 miles (+14,533)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,435 miles
    Test number
    473195756328
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass65,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    65,902 miles
    Test number
    701666355353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 VXB

Does M5 VXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 VXB expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 VXB?
The MOT on M5 VXB expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 VXB done?
M5 VXB was recorded at 156,435 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 4,608 miles a year.
Has M5 VXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 VXB has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on M5 VXB 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 VXB find?
M5 VXB passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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