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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 3,795 cc

M5 WOWMOT history

M5 WOW is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 23 Feb 1995. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2025 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 79,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2024.

M5 WOW 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 13 Jun 2025
Mileage
79,384 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2024
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 WOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
23 Feb 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 WOW was last recorded at 79,384 miles on 14 Jun 2024, 86 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,298 miles · 20 Jul 2018
Between the last two tests
86 miles
Average per year
430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 79,384 miles
  • 2018 – 79,298 miles
  • 2017 – 79,126 miles
  • 2014 – 78,957 miles
  • 2012 – 78,604 miles
  • 2011 – 77,689 miles
  • 2009 – 77,247 miles
  • 2008 – 75,595 miles
  • 2007 – 73,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,384 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    79,384 miles
    Test number
    491154760207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail79,384 miles (+86)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,384 miles
    Test number
    713972885178
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass79,298 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,298 miles
    Test number
    827308460406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,126 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,126 miles
    Test number
    512664133803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,957 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,957 miles
    Test number
    709743474063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,604 miles (+915)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,604 miles
    Test number
    525788072233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass77,689 miles (+442)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    77,689 miles
    Test number
    218771011424
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass77,247 miles (+1,652)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    77,247 miles
    Test number
    574027369221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,595 miles (+1,868)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    75,595 miles
    Test number
    552300768228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,727 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    73,727 miles
    Test number
    842432167276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    72,043 miles
    Test number
    200955647480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 WOW

Does M5 WOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 WOW expired on 13 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 WOW?
The MOT on M5 WOW expired on 13 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 WOW done?
M5 WOW was recorded at 79,384 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2024, an average of 430 miles a year.
Has M5 WOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 WOW has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on M5 WOW 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 WOW find?
M5 WOW passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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