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BMW M5

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 4,395 cc

M5 WCNMOT history

M5 WCN is a grey petrol BMW M5 first used on 29 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 163,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

M5 WCN grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
163,873 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
16,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 WCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 WCN was last recorded at 163,873 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 12,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
151,426 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,447 miles
Average per year
16,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,873 miles
  • 2025 – 151,426 miles
  • 2024 – 135,072 miles
  • 2023 – 117,020 miles
  • 2022 – 96,027 miles
  • 2021 – 75,664 miles
  • 2020 – 58,765 miles
  • 2019 – 45,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,873 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 26 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,873 miles (+12,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    163,873 miles
    Test number
    784222922839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass151,426 miles (+16,354)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    151,426 miles
    Test number
    180314848290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,072 miles (+18,052)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    135,072 miles
    Test number
    880668179494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,020 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,020 miles
    Test number
    749828877668
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Fail117,020 miles (+20,993)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,020 miles
    Test number
    209698884176
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass96,027 miles (+20,363)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,027 miles
    Test number
    256431025985
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass75,664 miles (+16,899)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,664 miles
    Test number
    174656616440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,765 miles (+13,067)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,765 miles
    Test number
    435885850853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,698 miles
    Test number
    920905370566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 WCN

Does M5 WCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 WCN is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 WCN?
The MOT on M5 WCN is valid until 28 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 WCN done?
M5 WCN was recorded at 163,873 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 16,940 miles a year.
Has M5 WCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 WCN has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on M5 WCN 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 WCN find?
M5 WCN passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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