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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc

S40 MDWMOT history

S40 MDW is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 63,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

S40 MDW blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
63,546 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 MDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 MDW was last recorded at 63,546 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
63,466 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
1,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,546 miles
  • 2025 – 63,466 miles
  • 2015 – 62,813 miles
  • 2014 – 60,512 miles
  • 2013 – 57,869 miles
  • 2011 – 54,127 miles
  • 2010 – 51,012 miles
  • 2009 – 47,781 miles
  • 2008 – 43,105 miles
  • 2007 – 26,932 miles
  • 2006 – 24,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,546 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

11 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,546 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    63,546 miles
    Test number
    256922330000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,466 miles (+653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    63,466 miles
    Test number
    690097370290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass62,813 miles (+2,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,813 miles
    Test number
    598721740739
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil onto exhaust
  4. Pass60,512 miles (+2,643)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,512 miles
    Test number
    816743184156
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight noise from anti rollbar at front
  5. Pass57,869 miles (+3,742)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,869 miles
    Test number
    217372573175
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  6. Pass54,127 miles (+3,115)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,127 miles
    Test number
    665296291156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine management light on dash
    • NoteUndertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection
  7. Pass51,012 miles (+3,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,012 miles
    Test number
    242391180192
    • 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)
  8. Pass47,781 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,781 miles
    Test number
    203822989492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,105 miles (+16,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,105 miles
    Test number
    691146558184
    • 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)
  10. Pass26,932 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,932 miles
    Test number
    783494067039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,785 miles
    Test number
    730683076017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 MDW

Does S40 MDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 MDW is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 MDW?
The MOT on S40 MDW is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 MDW done?
S40 MDW was recorded at 63,546 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 1,906 miles a year.
Has S40 MDW ever failed its MOT?
No. S40 MDW has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on S40 MDW 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 S40 MDW find?
S40 MDW passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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