
BMW M5
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc
M5 WFJMOT history
M5 WFJ is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 11 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 154,678 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 154,678 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,274 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 WFJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,941 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 11 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 WFJ was last recorded at 154,678 miles on 10 Jun 2023, 5,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 148,784 miles · 18 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 5,894 miles
- Average per year
- 4,274 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 154,678 miles
- 2022 – 148,784 miles
- 2021 – 143,301 miles
- 2019 – 141,660 miles
- 2018 – 141,656 miles
- 2016 – 139,173 miles
- 2015 – 133,983 miles
- 2014 – 123,345 miles
- 2013 – 117,128 miles
- 2012 – 114,804 miles
- 2011 – 112,236 miles
- 2010 – 110,347 miles
- 2009 – 108,142 miles
- 2008 – 101,944 miles
- 2007 – 95,605 miles
- 2006 – 80,189 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
17 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,678 miles (+5,894)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 154,678 miles
- Test number
- 164559307741
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,784 miles (+5,483)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 148,784 miles
- Test number
- 682709712855
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill jacking area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
Pass143,301 miles (+1,641)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 143,301 miles
- Test number
- 738167721914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,660 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 141,660 miles
- Test number
- 182420527177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,656 miles (+2,483)7 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,656 miles
- Test number
- 669783308749
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded were it goes through two bend at rear of floor near the sill. (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureElectrical wiring inadequately supported Lambda sensor wiring post cat hanging down both sides of exhaust. (1.9.2a)
- FailureEmissions not tested Due to holes and leakage, MIL light also on. (7.4.B.1)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported Centre section clamps rotted through on N/S near rear of transmission. (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipes to both sides of rear brakes badly corroded beneath rear subframe/diff assy. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront jacking mounts corroded both sides.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass139,173 miles (+5,190)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 139,173 miles
- Test number
- 455442652346
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass133,983 miles (+10,638)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 133,983 miles
- Test number
- 739328365145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,345 miles (+26)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 123,345 miles
- Test number
- 456774404144
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Fail123,319 miles (+6,191)5 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,319 miles
- Test number
- 925952694094
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteBoth front head lamp inner reflectors loose
- NoteCentre exhaust both clamps broken
- NoteN/s hand brake effort low
Pass117,128 miles (+2,324)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 117,128 miles
- Test number
- 146745533082
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass114,804 miles (+2,568)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 114,804 miles
- Test number
- 506144112035
- NoteSurface corrosion on brake discs
Pass112,236 miles (+1,889)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 112,236 miles
- Test number
- 776227001033
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass110,347 miles (+2,205)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 110,347 miles
- Test number
- 480371470062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,142 miles (+6,198)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 108,142 miles
- Test number
- 333195209034
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass101,944 miles (+6,339)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 101,944 miles
- Test number
- 132445808010
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass95,605 miles (+15,416)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 95,605 miles
- Test number
- 543573207055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,189 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 80,189 miles
- Test number
- 472815806010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M5 WFJ
- Does M5 WFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M5 WFJ expired on 18 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M5 WFJ?
- The MOT on M5 WFJ expired on 18 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M5 WFJ done?
- M5 WFJ was recorded at 154,678 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2023, an average of 4,274 miles a year.
- Has M5 WFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 WFJ has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2018.
- Has the mileage on M5 WFJ 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 WFJ find?
- M5 WFJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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