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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 4,999 cc

S31 YFRMOT history

S31 YFR is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 104,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

S31 YFR 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 1 May 2027
Mileage
104,544 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 YFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 YFR was last recorded at 104,544 miles on 2 May 2026, 5,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,129 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,415 miles
Average per year
4,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,544 miles
  • 2025 – 99,129 miles
  • 2024 – 96,740 miles
  • 2023 – 96,718 miles
  • 2022 – 96,269 miles
  • 2021 – 95,091 miles
  • 2020 – 94,390 miles
  • 2019 – 94,101 miles
  • 2018 – 92,239 miles
  • 2016 – 85,819 miles
  • 2015 – 75,996 miles
  • 2014 – 66,925 miles
  • 2013 – 55,606 miles
  • 2012 – 45,518 miles
  • 2011 – 34,838 miles
  • 2010 – 24,619 miles
  • 2009 – 23,398 miles
  • 2008 – 19,588 miles
  • 2007 – 13,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,544 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,544 miles (+5,415)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    104,544 miles
    Test number
    473474917581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,129 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    99,129 miles
    Test number
    153004750926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,740 miles
    Test number
    895558434328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail96,740 miles (+22)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,740 miles
    Test number
    748897764295
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass96,718 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,718 miles
    Test number
    254501397914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,717 miles (+448)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,717 miles
    Test number
    280316102807
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass96,269 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    96,269 miles
    Test number
    748596107872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail96,268 miles (+1,177)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,268 miles
    Test number
    683647744753
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass95,091 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,091 miles
    Test number
    999538282199
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER SECTION FLANGE BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail95,091 miles (+701)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,091 miles
    Test number
    171664496383
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INDICATES A FAULT (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER SECTION FLANGE BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass94,390 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    94,390 miles
    Test number
    492654146638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,101 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    94,101 miles
    Test number
    255800133278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  13. Fail94,101 miles (+1,862)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,101 miles
    Test number
    777669752394
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  14. Pass92,239 miles (+6,420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    92,239 miles
    Test number
    369337652244
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
  15. Pass85,819 miles (+9,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,819 miles
    Test number
    582610073651
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass75,996 miles (+5,972)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    75,996 miles
    Test number
    357501077276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,024 miles (+3,099)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,024 miles
    Test number
    447712315084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,925 miles (+11,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,925 miles
    Test number
    169882574035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass55,606 miles (+10,088)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,606 miles
    Test number
    275443553093
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  20. Pass45,518 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,518 miles
    Test number
    935205762089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,342 miles (+10,504)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,342 miles
    Test number
    775491362099
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  22. Pass34,838 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    34,838 miles
    Test number
    517335051064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,685 miles (+10,066)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,685 miles
    Test number
    136002251062
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBothy front tyres inner edges starting to show heavy wear,advise monitering.
  24. Fail24,619 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,619 miles
    Test number
    272243050014
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  25. Pass24,619 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    24,619 miles
    Test number
    704123650048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,398 miles (+3,810)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,398 miles
    Test number
    574751569285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,588 miles (+5,806)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    19,588 miles
    Test number
    363747368405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    13,782 miles
    Test number
    501275887210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail13,782 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,782 miles
    Test number
    664254887224
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S31 YFR

Does S31 YFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 YFR is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 YFR?
The MOT on S31 YFR is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 YFR done?
S31 YFR was recorded at 104,544 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 4,891 miles a year.
Has S31 YFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 YFR has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S31 YFR 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 S31 YFR find?
S31 YFR passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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