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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 4,999 cc

M5 WXCMOT history

M5 WXC is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 137,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

M5 WXC 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 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
137,827 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 WXC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 WXC was last recorded at 137,827 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,825 miles · 29 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,827 miles
  • 2025 – 135,466 miles
  • 2024 – 133,693 miles
  • 2023 – 128,266 miles
  • 2021 – 122,735 miles
  • 2020 – 122,572 miles
  • 2019 – 115,464 miles
  • 2018 – 111,717 miles
  • 2017 – 110,867 miles
  • 2016 – 96,728 miles
  • 2015 – 82,086 miles
  • 2014 – 69,843 miles
  • 2013 – 61,881 miles
  • 2011 – 47,818 miles
  • 2010 – 38,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,827 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,827 miles (+2)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    137,827 miles
    Test number
    201738065024
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail137,825 miles (+2,359)3 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,825 miles
    Test number
    570052796520
    • MajorHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass135,466 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,466 miles
    Test number
    959080816631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,693 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,693 miles
    Test number
    770740556069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail133,692 miles (+5,426)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,692 miles
    Test number
    556250522248
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass128,266 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    128,266 miles
    Test number
    465949473412
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail128,255 miles (+5,520)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,255 miles
    Test number
    858328589446
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass122,735 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,735 miles
    Test number
    232114997628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,572 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,572 miles
    Test number
    922081998299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,554 miles (+7,090)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,554 miles
    Test number
    528177892443
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
  11. Pass115,464 miles (+3,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,464 miles
    Test number
    456860017667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass111,717 miles (+850)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    111,717 miles
    Test number
    706650998363
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass110,867 miles (+14,139)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    110,867 miles
    Test number
    615092028104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,728 miles (+14,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    96,728 miles
    Test number
    188408587186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front requires attension
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass82,086 miles (+12,243)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,086 miles
    Test number
    269795535153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,843 miles (+7,962)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,843 miles
    Test number
    109851554497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,881 miles (+14,063)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,881 miles
    Test number
    978354043010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,818 miles (+9,169)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,818 miles
    Test number
    957953281034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,649 miles
    Test number
    154360790069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 WXC

Does M5 WXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 WXC is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 WXC?
The MOT on M5 WXC is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 WXC done?
M5 WXC was recorded at 137,827 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 6,002 miles a year.
Has M5 WXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 WXC has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on M5 WXC 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 WXC find?
M5 WXC passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer boot; offside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer boot, and 6 more.

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