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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc

S7 OFJMOT history

S7 OFJ is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 107,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

S7 OFJ 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 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
107,205 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 OFJ
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 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 OFJ was last recorded at 107,205 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 2,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,350 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,855 miles
Average per year
3,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,205 miles
  • 2024 – 104,350 miles
  • 2023 – 99,753 miles
  • 2022 – 94,564 miles
  • 2020 – 92,041 miles
  • 2019 – 86,686 miles
  • 2017 – 84,382 miles
  • 2015 – 77,841 miles
  • 2014 – 72,825 miles
  • 2013 – 65,095 miles
  • 2011 – 61,338 miles
  • 2009 – 53,476 miles
  • 2008 – 49,561 miles
  • 2007 – 39,666 miles
  • 2006 – 33,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,205 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills started to corrode

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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Both front and both rear brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    107,205 miles
    Test number
    944731304751
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills started to corrode

  2. Fail107,202 miles (+2,852)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,202 miles
    Test number
    191555556741
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills started to corrode

  3. Pass104,350 miles (+4,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    104,350 miles
    Test number
    449352491146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass99,753 miles (+2,326)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,753 miles
    Test number
    708427851363
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass97,427 miles (+2,863)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,427 miles
    Test number
    941835501572
    • MinorCentral Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass94,564 miles (+2,523)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    94,564 miles
    Test number
    937506385240
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,041 miles (+2,351)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,041 miles
    Test number
    164009265944
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,690 miles
    Test number
    736434459166
    • AdvisoryBoth front and both rear brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

  9. Fail89,690 miles (+3,004)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,690 miles
    Test number
    489676431167
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and both rear brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

  10. Pass86,686 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,686 miles
    Test number
    346859853078
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail86,686 miles (+2,304)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,686 miles
    Test number
    178211228802
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass84,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,382 miles
    Test number
    509435185297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,382 miles (+2,290)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,382 miles
    Test number
    873481024159
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded At rear of outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded At rear of outer sill (5.2.6)

  14. Pass82,092 miles (+4,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    82,092 miles
    Test number
    417846996264
    • 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. Pass77,841 miles (+5,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,841 miles
    Test number
    384337256801
    • AdvisoryBoth rear indicator bulbs are fading to white

  16. Pass72,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,825 miles
    Test number
    697139244357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,825 miles (+3,356)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,825 miles
    Test number
    598799744343
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass69,469 miles (+4,374)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    69,469 miles
    Test number
    439592404060
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

  19. Pass65,095 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,095 miles
    Test number
    198965703013
    • NoteO/S front tyre wearing on inner edge

  20. Fail65,092 miles (+3,754)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,092 miles
    Test number
    109044403401
    • 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)
    • NoteO/S front tyre wearing on inner edge

  21. Pass61,338 miles (+3,796)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,338 miles
    Test number
    295463251351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,542 miles (+4,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,542 miles
    Test number
    746407201065
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass53,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,476 miles
    Test number
    530742859308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,476 miles (+3,915)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,476 miles
    Test number
    650490059365
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass49,561 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,561 miles
    Test number
    490063458311
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSteering box damp with oil

  26. Fail49,561 miles (+4,181)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,561 miles
    Test number
    283252958370
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSteering box damp with oil

  27. Pass45,380 miles (+5,714)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,380 miles
    Test number
    440773508077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,666 miles (+5,801)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    39,666 miles
    Test number
    100234107066
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S park brake effort low

  29. Pass33,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    33,865 miles
    Test number
    240093616094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail33,865 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,865 miles
    Test number
    471832416059
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Questions about S7 OFJ

Does S7 OFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 OFJ is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S7 OFJ?
The MOT on S7 OFJ is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 OFJ done?
S7 OFJ was recorded at 107,205 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 3,690 miles a year.
Has S7 OFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 OFJ has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S7 OFJ 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 S7 OFJ find?
S7 OFJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: both rear inner sills started to corrode.

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