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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 4,999 cc

M5 VXWMOT history

M5 VXW is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 134,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

M5 VXW blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
134,596 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 VXW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 VXW was last recorded at 134,596 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 4,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
129,800 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,796 miles
Average per year
5,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,596 miles
  • 2025 – 129,800 miles
  • 2024 – 126,554 miles
  • 2023 – 124,553 miles
  • 2022 – 119,326 miles
  • 2021 – 113,895 miles
  • 2020 – 109,038 miles
  • 2019 – 104,367 miles
  • 2018 – 102,246 miles
  • 2017 – 100,221 miles
  • 2016 – 89,671 miles
  • 2015 – 86,128 miles
  • 2014 – 81,338 miles
  • 2013 – 75,254 miles
  • 2012 – 69,583 miles
  • 2011 – 50,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,596 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,596 miles (+4,796)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    134,596 miles
    Test number
    489858473352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,800 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,800 miles
    Test number
    941269465125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    126,554 miles
    Test number
    608980741896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,554 miles (+2,001)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,554 miles
    Test number
    321648089081
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass124,553 miles (+5,227)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    124,553 miles
    Test number
    171671466669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,326 miles (+5,431)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    119,326 miles
    Test number
    652131683410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,895 miles (+4,857)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,895 miles
    Test number
    553682644061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,038 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,038 miles
    Test number
    488924563304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,367 miles
    Test number
    140354626418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,366 miles (+2,120)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,366 miles
    Test number
    985237826774
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass102,246 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,246 miles
    Test number
    217045436024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,221 miles (+10,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,221 miles
    Test number
    961006996037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass89,671 miles (+3,543)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,671 miles
    Test number
    955570137268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,128 miles (+4,790)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,128 miles
    Test number
    649722455147
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass81,338 miles (+6,084)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,338 miles
    Test number
    229333054153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass75,254 miles (+5,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,254 miles
    Test number
    869060253155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass69,583 miles (+2,083)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,583 miles
    Test number
    417916762193
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass67,500 miles (+17,272)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,500 miles
    Test number
    449597762078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,228 miles
    Test number
    635925871079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 VXW

Does M5 VXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VXW is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 VXW?
The MOT on M5 VXW is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 VXW done?
M5 VXW was recorded at 134,596 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 5,445 miles a year.
Has M5 VXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 VXW has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on M5 VXW 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 VXW find?
M5 VXW passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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