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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 4,941 cc

S5 SUWMOT history

S5 SUW is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 10 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 124,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

S5 SUW 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 6 May 2027
Mileage
124,614 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2021
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 SUW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 SUW was last recorded at 124,614 miles on 22 Jan 2021, 32,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2012.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,875 miles · 18 Oct 2012
Between the last two tests
32,739 miles
Average per year
4,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 124,614 miles
  • 2012 – 91,875 miles
  • 2009 – 74,185 miles
  • 2008 – 66,331 miles
  • 2007 – 65,498 miles
  • 2006 – 62,882 miles
  • 2005 – 58,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • N/s/r sill corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 30 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    111707841699
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. FailMileage not read1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    734990486648
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. PassMileage not read1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    374262266138
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    630774492572
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    921261758902
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. FailMileage not read3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    258924393610
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    232898815680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,614 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,614 miles
    Test number
    338354967314
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail124,614 miles1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,614 miles
    Test number
    316045435456
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    525056916388
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. FailMileage not read1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    213721450249
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  12. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    914732204536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r sill corroded but not considered excessive

  13. FailMileage not read2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    867319593757
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r sill corroded but not considered excessive

  14. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    775130199024
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    496573315689
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    806424389228
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    632548452654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    736676270484
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    238059844324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. PassMileage not read2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    628832004007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightly perished

  21. Pass91,875 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    91,875 miles
    Test number
    447262392263
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edges and slightly perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outside edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly perished

  22. Fail91,875 miles3 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,875 miles
    Test number
    698271992267
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnable to check rear wheel bearings due to both rear brakes binding.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edges and slightly perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outside edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly perished

  23. PassMileage not read3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    876437801240
    • NoteDifferential has an oil leak
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteWater in o/s/f head light

  24. FailMileage not read2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    498932901218
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteDifferential has an oil leak
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteWater in o/s/f head light

  25. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    244406110253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. FailMileage not read3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    413461710249
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass74,185 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,185 miles
    Test number
    973510389164
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak from diff.

  28. Fail74,183 miles (+7,852)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,183 miles
    Test number
    162930589120
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak from diff.

  29. Pass66,331 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    66,331 miles
    Test number
    990378198154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass65,498 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    65,498 miles
    Test number
    970427997154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass62,882 miles (+4,602)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    62,882 miles
    Test number
    284170886190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass58,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    58,280 miles
    Test number
    340421085175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 SUW

Does S5 SUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 SUW is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 SUW?
The MOT on S5 SUW is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 SUW done?
S5 SUW was recorded at 124,614 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2021, an average of 4,262 miles a year.
Has S5 SUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 SUW has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 SUW 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 S5 SUW find?
S5 SUW passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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