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Purple · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc

M5 VYMMOT history

M5 VYM is a purple petrol BMW M5 first used on 19 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 105,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

M5 VYM purple BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
105,073 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 VYM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 VYM was last recorded at 105,073 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 3,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,385 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,688 miles
Average per year
2,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,073 miles
  • 2025 – 101,385 miles
  • 2024 – 100,185 miles
  • 2022 – 99,129 miles
  • 2020 – 98,717 miles
  • 2018 – 98,620 miles
  • 2017 – 98,365 miles
  • 2016 – 97,734 miles
  • 2015 – 94,113 miles
  • 2014 – 87,545 miles
  • 2013 – 84,915 miles
  • 2012 – 82,133 miles
  • 2011 – 79,140 miles
  • 2010 – 76,867 miles
  • 2009 – 73,431 miles
  • 2008 – 67,535 miles
  • 2007 – 62,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,073 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,073 miles (+3,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    105,073 miles
    Test number
    418842772131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass101,385 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    101,385 miles
    Test number
    852172092035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,185 miles (+1,056)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,185 miles
    Test number
    811458586563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,129 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,129 miles
    Test number
    519112906141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,059 miles (+342)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,059 miles
    Test number
    913366878744
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel pipe is very corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass98,717 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    98,717 miles
    Test number
    699383298041
    • AdvisoryFuel line corroded
  7. Pass98,620 miles (+255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,620 miles
    Test number
    302032392244
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  8. Pass98,365 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,365 miles
    Test number
    844389566591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,734 miles (+3,621)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    97,734 miles
    Test number
    258938232349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,113 miles (+6,568)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,113 miles
    Test number
    626312125037
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass87,545 miles (+2,630)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    87,545 miles
    Test number
    637246314066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,915 miles (+2,782)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,915 miles
    Test number
    186214813411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,133 miles (+2,993)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    82,133 miles
    Test number
    358803532083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,140 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    79,140 miles
    Test number
    479227221006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,867 miles (+3,436)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    76,867 miles
    Test number
    270151620080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,431 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    73,431 miles
    Test number
    603622629099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,535 miles (+5,477)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    67,535 miles
    Test number
    322191038043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,058 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    62,058 miles
    Test number
    101477227467
    • 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)

Questions about M5 VYM

Does M5 VYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VYM is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 VYM?
The MOT on M5 VYM is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 VYM done?
M5 VYM was recorded at 105,073 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 2,182 miles a year.
Has M5 VYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 VYM has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on M5 VYM 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 VYM find?
M5 VYM passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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