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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 4,999 cc

MRW 161MOT history

MRW 161 is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 20 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 72,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MRW 161 blue 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 12 May 2027
Mileage
72,706 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MRW 161
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MRW 161 was last recorded at 72,706 miles on 13 May 2026, 1,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,147 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,559 miles
Average per year
2,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,706 miles
  • 2025 – 71,147 miles
  • 2024 – 69,894 miles
  • 2023 – 67,964 miles
  • 2022 – 65,151 miles
  • 2021 – 61,776 miles
  • 2020 – 57,985 miles
  • 2018 – 57,981 miles
  • 2016 – 55,330 miles
  • 2015 – 51,950 miles
  • 2014 – 48,448 miles
  • 2013 – 44,594 miles
  • 2011 – 42,114 miles
  • 2010 – 38,080 miles
  • 2009 – 33,423 miles
  • 2008 – 29,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,706 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • O/s/f & n/s/f cuts to tyre sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,706 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    72,706 miles
    Test number
    401759002422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,147 miles (+1,253)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    71,147 miles
    Test number
    171756364475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,894 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    69,894 miles
    Test number
    465780526924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,964 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    67,964 miles
    Test number
    229919794710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,151 miles (+3,375)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,151 miles
    Test number
    661055997028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,776 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    61,776 miles
    Test number
    356950807654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,985 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,985 miles
    Test number
    417497866185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,981 miles (+2,651)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,981 miles
    Test number
    264856930960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,330 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,330 miles
    Test number
    836019376623
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f & n/s/f cuts to tyre sidewalls
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail55,330 miles (+3,380)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,330 miles
    Test number
    675568422643
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear axle
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f & n/s/f cuts to tyre sidewalls
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass51,950 miles (+3,502)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,950 miles
    Test number
    279523885184
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCuts to both front sidewalls
    • NoteWipers smearing

  12. Pass48,448 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,448 miles
    Test number
    845225214122
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail48,448 miles (+3,854)4 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,448 miles
    Test number
    859057104113
    • FailureCentre Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pad light is on
    • NoteDiff leaking
    • NoteN/s front tyre is cut on sidewall
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has sidewall damage

  14. Pass44,594 miles (+2,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,594 miles
    Test number
    565382553082
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass42,114 miles (+4,034)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,114 miles
    Test number
    968649811387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,080 miles
    Test number
    771540010328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,080 miles (+4,657)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,080 miles
    Test number
    401957300335
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass33,423 miles (+3,702)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,423 miles
    Test number
    300246899429
    • NoteBoth number plate deteriorated to excess.

  19. Pass29,721 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,721 miles
    Test number
    590267138131
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about MRW 161

What vehicle is registration MRW 161 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MRW 161 on a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 20 May 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MRW 161 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MRW 161 is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on MRW 161?
The MOT on MRW 161 is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MRW 161 done?
MRW 161 was recorded at 72,706 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 2,389 miles a year.
Has MRW 161 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MRW 161 has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on MRW 161 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 MRW 161 find?
MRW 161 passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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