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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,941 cc

M5 WOAMOT history

M5 WOA is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 23 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 147,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

M5 WOA black 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 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
147,377 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 WOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 WOA was last recorded at 147,377 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,294 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
4,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,377 miles
  • 2025 – 147,294 miles
  • 2024 – 147,269 miles
  • 2023 – 147,252 miles
  • 2022 – 147,156 miles
  • 2021 – 147,079 miles
  • 2020 – 145,095 miles
  • 2019 – 144,946 miles
  • 2018 – 142,646 miles
  • 2017 – 141,821 miles
  • 2016 – 141,660 miles
  • 2015 – 140,404 miles
  • 2014 – 136,459 miles
  • 2013 – 130,321 miles
  • 2012 – 125,105 miles
  • 2011 – 124,009 miles
  • 2010 – 115,895 miles
  • 2009 – 102,325 miles
  • 2008 – 86,892 miles
  • 2007 – 68,532 miles
  • 2006 – 66,969 miles
  • 2005 – 63,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,377 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Small chip in windscreen

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Corrosion rear inner sill (both)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,377 miles (+83)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    147,377 miles
    Test number
    869656516169
    • AdvisoryFront Small chip in windscreen

  2. Pass147,294 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    147,294 miles
    Test number
    656521929230
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both nearside and offside inner sills rusty but covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  3. Pass147,269 miles (+17)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    147,269 miles
    Test number
    572522139725
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass147,252 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    147,252 miles
    Test number
    301652491137
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear inner sill (both)

  5. Fail147,242 miles (+86)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,242 miles
    Test number
    706037030101
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear inner sill (both)

  6. Pass147,156 miles (+77)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    147,156 miles
    Test number
    219609475733
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass147,079 miles (+1,984)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    147,079 miles
    Test number
    403693568480
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in left front upper rear bush, boomerang arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass145,095 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    145,095 miles
    Test number
    705335385948
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel hose corroded Front to rear tank vent pipe. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail145,095 miles (+149)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,095 miles
    Test number
    313288269341
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel hose corroded Front to rear tank vent pipe. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass144,946 miles (+2,300)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    144,946 miles
    Test number
    972125520533
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both sills (Rear)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive N/S of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass142,646 miles (+825)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    142,646 miles
    Test number
    884029495249
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear inner sills
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (slight) (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  12. Pass141,821 miles (+161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    141,821 miles
    Test number
    579246477447
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Both rear sills corroded

  13. Pass141,660 miles (+1,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    141,660 miles
    Test number
    510813173490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass140,404 miles (+3,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    140,404 miles
    Test number
    780944488637
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass136,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    136,459 miles
    Test number
    205771344298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail136,459 miles (+6,138)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,459 miles
    Test number
    827809834207
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  17. Pass130,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    130,321 miles
    Test number
    965965933272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail130,321 miles (+5,216)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,321 miles
    Test number
    858464633210
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass125,105 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    125,105 miles
    Test number
    986804342257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass124,009 miles (+8,114)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    124,009 miles
    Test number
    409377351391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass115,895 miles (+13,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    115,895 miles
    Test number
    292311230289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass102,325 miles (+15,433)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    102,325 miles
    Test number
    111753239262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,892 miles (+18,360)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    86,892 miles
    Test number
    643049268257
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear top arm gaitors split
    • NoteChid seat fitted to offside rear
    • NoteStone chip windscreen

  24. Pass68,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    68,532 miles
    Test number
    992589347275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,532 miles (+1,563)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,532 miles
    Test number
    814818647221
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass66,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    66,969 miles
    Test number
    814066916245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail66,959 miles (+63)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,959 miles
    Test number
    431656816271
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  28. Fail66,896 miles (+3,828)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,896 miles
    Test number
    624268506236
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass63,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    63,068 miles
    Test number
    220194335223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 WOA

Does M5 WOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 WOA is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 WOA?
The MOT on M5 WOA is valid until 19 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 WOA done?
M5 WOA was recorded at 147,377 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 4,015 miles a year.
Has M5 WOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 WOA has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on M5 WOA 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 WOA find?
M5 WOA passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front small chip in windscreen.

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