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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,941 cc

SAA 824MOT history

SAA 824 is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 100,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

SAA 824 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 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
100,647 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SAA 824
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SAA 824 was last recorded at 100,647 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 1,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,904 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,743 miles
Average per year
1,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,647 miles
  • 2024 – 98,904 miles
  • 2023 – 98,639 miles
  • 2019 – 98,581 miles
  • 2017 – 95,104 miles
  • 2016 – 94,298 miles
  • 2015 – 94,066 miles
  • 2013 – 90,027 miles
  • 2012 – 87,211 miles
  • 2011 – 82,857 miles
  • 2009 – 75,535 miles
  • 2008 – 72,237 miles
  • 2007 – 70,226 miles
  • 2006 – 68,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,647 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under-body and sills

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,647 miles (+1,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    100,647 miles
    Test number
    612552800973
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under-body and sills

  2. Pass98,904 miles (+265)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    98,904 miles
    Test number
    435645864605
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass98,639 miles (+58)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,639 miles
    Test number
    637166363238
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • 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 inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded

  4. Pass98,581 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    98,581 miles
    Test number
    965011274663
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail98,580 miles (+3,476)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,580 miles
    Test number
    581717564055
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass95,104 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,104 miles
    Test number
    306656030427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,298 miles (+232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    94,298 miles
    Test number
    721197984950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  8. Pass94,066 miles (+4,039)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,066 miles
    Test number
    139248605022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  9. Pass90,027 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    90,027 miles
    Test number
    609920053383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOffside rear jacking point corroded outside prescribed area

  10. Fail90,025 miles (+2,814)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,025 miles
    Test number
    478517843456
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOffside rear jacking point corroded outside prescribed area

  11. Pass87,211 miles (+1,603)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    87,211 miles
    Test number
    586422052325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion on fuel return pipe

  12. Pass85,608 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    85,608 miles
    Test number
    169888312053
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  13. Fail85,606 miles (+1)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,606 miles
    Test number
    959404412031
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  14. Fail85,605 miles (+2,748)7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,605 miles
    Test number
    597624002087
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer 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 pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  15. Pass82,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    82,857 miles
    Test number
    579233411003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,857 miles (+7,322)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,857 miles
    Test number
    939587001079
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass75,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    75,535 miles
    Test number
    603326459301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,535 miles (+3,298)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,535 miles
    Test number
    913134739381
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s head light wet

  19. Pass72,237 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    72,237 miles
    Test number
    523972138334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,226 miles (+1,282)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    70,226 miles
    Test number
    891966597246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,944 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    68,944 miles
    Test number
    564522636379
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about SAA 824

What vehicle is registration SAA 824 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SAA 824 on a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SAA 824 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SAA 824 is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on SAA 824?
The MOT on SAA 824 is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SAA 824 done?
SAA 824 was recorded at 100,647 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 1,660 miles a year.
Has SAA 824 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SAA 824 has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on SAA 824 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 SAA 824 find?
SAA 824 passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; general corrosion to under-body and sills.

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