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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 4,999 cc

S8 XAYMOT history

S8 XAY is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 3 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.

S8 XAY blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
118,686 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 XAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 XAY was last recorded at 118,686 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 1,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,460 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,226 miles
Average per year
6,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,686 miles
  • 2024 – 117,460 miles
  • 2023 – 114,921 miles
  • 2022 – 112,450 miles
  • 2021 – 101,033 miles
  • 2020 – 98,096 miles
  • 2018 – 93,642 miles
  • 2017 – 89,770 miles
  • 2016 – 82,131 miles
  • 2015 – 69,803 miles
  • 2014 – 59,701 miles
  • 2013 – 50,161 miles
  • 2012 – 43,732 miles
  • 2011 – 39,181 miles
  • 2010 – 27,752 miles
  • 2009 – 16,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,686 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 Rear tyre starting to wear low in places (also small cut in tread)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Inner brake pads look to be starting to wear thin (limited view)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Light corrosion to metal brake pipe to o/s rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,686 miles (+1,226)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,686 miles
    Test number
    999457385281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,460 miles (+2,539)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,460 miles
    Test number
    784709190919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,921 miles (+2,471)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,921 miles
    Test number
    989603704671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,450 miles (+11,417)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    112,450 miles
    Test number
    228779567454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,033 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    101,033 miles
    Test number
    608931000641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,096 miles (+4,454)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    98,096 miles
    Test number
    513451018990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,642 miles (+3,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    93,642 miles
    Test number
    716943920708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass89,770 miles (+7,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,770 miles
    Test number
    636902464530
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to limit

  9. Pass82,131 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,131 miles
    Test number
    512486370981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to wear low in places (also small cut in tread)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake pads look to be starting to wear thin (limited view)
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to metal brake pipe to o/s rear

  10. Fail82,109 miles (+12,306)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,109 miles
    Test number
    452170910621
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to wear low in places (also small cut in tread)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner brake pads look to be starting to wear thin (limited view)
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to metal brake pipe to o/s rear

  11. Pass69,803 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,803 miles
    Test number
    743144007150
    • 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)

  12. Fail69,803 miles (+10,102)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,803 miles
    Test number
    916844449078
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • 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)

  13. Pass59,701 miles (+9,540)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,701 miles
    Test number
    227199074283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass50,161 miles (+6,429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,161 miles
    Test number
    738050793291
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass43,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,732 miles
    Test number
    279806682211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,732 miles (+4,551)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,732 miles
    Test number
    616006382237
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  17. Pass39,181 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,181 miles
    Test number
    668037781244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,971 miles (+11,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    38,971 miles
    Test number
    108465451275
    • 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)

  19. Pass27,752 miles (+4,202)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    27,752 miles
    Test number
    924483220244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,550 miles (+6,660)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,550 miles
    Test number
    253717710401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,890 miles (+2,397)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    16,890 miles
    Test number
    162919709262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,493 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    14,493 miles
    Test number
    122298849425
    • NoteBaby seat fitted on offside rear outer seat belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre outerwall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

  23. Fail14,493 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,493 miles
    Test number
    813984049062
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteBaby seat fitted on offside rear outer seat belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre outerwall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Questions about S8 XAY

Does S8 XAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 XAY expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 XAY?
The MOT on S8 XAY expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 XAY done?
S8 XAY was recorded at 118,686 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 6,272 miles a year.
Has S8 XAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 XAY has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on S8 XAY 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 S8 XAY find?
S8 XAY passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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