
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 635753283082
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 292412200703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,015 miles (+2,392)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 48,015 miles
- Test number
- 286315774285
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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)
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 )
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.
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.
Pass34,291 miles (+9,487)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 34,291 miles
- Test number
- 454652499071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,804 miles (-183,399)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 24,804 miles
- Test number
- 681692607159
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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