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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 4,999 cc

M5 WEWMOT history

M5 WEW is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 77,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

M5 WEW blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
77,707 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 WEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 WEW was last recorded at 77,707 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 2,998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,709 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,998 miles
Average per year
3,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,707 miles
  • 2024 – 74,709 miles
  • 2023 – 74,660 miles
  • 2021 – 69,231 miles
  • 2020 – 67,924 miles
  • 2018 – 64,665 miles
  • 2017 – 61,223 miles
  • 2015 – 50,533 miles
  • 2013 – 38,555 miles
  • 2012 – 37,944 miles
  • 2011 – 32,773 miles
  • 2010 – 27,771 miles
  • 2009 – 24,428 miles
  • 2008 – 16,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,707 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.

  • Disc's front and rear corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear child seat fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on legal min. (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,707 miles (+2,998)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,707 miles
    Test number
    372977226937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,709 miles (+49)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,709 miles
    Test number
    167988507809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass74,660 miles (+5,429)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    74,660 miles
    Test number
    139051099496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,231 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,231 miles
    Test number
    634676850478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,924 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,924 miles
    Test number
    333022525373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,665 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    64,665 miles
    Test number
    275418752449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,596 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,596 miles
    Test number
    735772425600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,223 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,223 miles
    Test number
    856502897626
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres age cracking.
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake disc corrosion.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  9. Fail61,223 miles (+10,690)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,223 miles
    Test number
    322750587715
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres age cracking.
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake disc corrosion.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass50,533 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,533 miles
    Test number
    408145562821
    • AdvisoryDisc's front and rear corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted.
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on legal min. (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail50,533 miles (+11,978)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,533 miles
    Test number
    116483936278
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides. (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both sides. (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryDisc's front and rear corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted.
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on legal min. (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass38,555 miles (+611)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,555 miles
    Test number
    466738443441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,944 miles (+5,171)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,944 miles
    Test number
    997188512365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,773 miles (+5,002)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    32,773 miles
    Test number
    127438311327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,771 miles (+3,343)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,771 miles
    Test number
    714913320358
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges.
    • NoteOsf tyre has a cut in tread
    • NoteRear tyres worn down to raised tread
  16. Pass24,428 miles (+7,653)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,428 miles
    Test number
    441937119300
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing out of shape
  17. Pass16,775 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,775 miles
    Test number
    103663228373
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about M5 WEW

Does M5 WEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 WEW is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 WEW?
The MOT on M5 WEW is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 WEW done?
M5 WEW was recorded at 77,707 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 3,552 miles a year.
Has M5 WEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 WEW has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on M5 WEW 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 WEW find?
M5 WEW passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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