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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,941 cc

M5 WNCMOT history

M5 WNC is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 25 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 58,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2022.

M5 WNC blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2023
Mileage
58,093 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 WNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 WNC was last recorded at 58,093 miles on 23 Feb 2022, 945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Apr 2007: 24,804 miles, lower than 208,203 miles on 6 Apr 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
57,148 miles · 5 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 58,093 miles
  • 2021 – 57,148 miles
  • 2014 – 48,015 miles
  • 2013 – 45,623 miles
  • 2012 – 43,350 miles
  • 2011 – 41,267 miles
  • 2010 – 37,886 miles
  • 2009 – 34,291 miles
  • 2007 – 24,804 miles
  • 2006 – 208,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,093 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,093 miles (+945)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,093 miles
    Test number
    835308535329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass57,148 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,148 miles
    Test number
    758929847300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    878123779664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. FailMileage not read1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    389238680474
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    716179845947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. FailMileage not read2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    772369649418
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    635753283082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    292412200703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,015 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,015 miles
    Test number
    286315774285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,623 miles (+2,273)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,623 miles
    Test number
    366381793259
    • NoteBoth rear upper suspention arm ball joint dust covers slightly worn
  11. Pass43,350 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,350 miles
    Test number
    448512182234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail43,336 miles (+2,069)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,336 miles
    Test number
    566237872257
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
  13. Pass41,267 miles (+3,381)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,267 miles
    Test number
    839813871211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHigh level brake light out
    • NoteNearside door mirror cracked
    • NoteNearside front headlight condensated
    • NoteRoad wheels fitted incorrectly ( rear wheels fitted to offside )
  14. Pass37,886 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,886 miles
    Test number
    494047890085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner edge bald.
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge bald.
  15. Fail37,886 miles (+3,595)4 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,886 miles
    Test number
    660616190063
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner edge bald.
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge bald.
  16. Pass34,291 miles (+9,487)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,291 miles
    Test number
    454652499071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,804 miles (-183,399)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    24,804 miles
    Test number
    681692607159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass208,203 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    208,203 miles
    Test number
    144616596044
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s/r outer tyre wall

Questions about M5 WNC

Does M5 WNC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 WNC expired on 4 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 WNC?
The MOT on M5 WNC expired on 4 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 WNC done?
M5 WNC was recorded at 58,093 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2022.
Has M5 WNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 WNC has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on M5 WNC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M5 WNC find?
M5 WNC passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area, and 4 more.

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