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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,941 cc

T370 BFRMOT history

T370 BFR is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2026
Mileage
122,673 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T370 BFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T370 BFR was last recorded at 122,673 miles on 28 Apr 2025, 525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,148 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
525 miles
Average per year
3,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,673 miles
  • 2024 – 122,148 miles
  • 2022 – 120,190 miles
  • 2021 – 119,992 miles
  • 2020 – 119,706 miles
  • 2019 – 119,087 miles
  • 2018 – 118,716 miles
  • 2017 – 118,256 miles
  • 2016 – 117,613 miles
  • 2015 – 116,017 miles
  • 2014 – 115,153 miles
  • 2013 – 112,215 miles
  • 2012 – 109,546 miles
  • 2011 – 103,464 miles
  • 2010 – 97,300 miles
  • 2009 – 90,304 miles
  • 2008 – 81,029 miles
  • 2007 – 73,523 miles
  • 2006 – 64,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,673 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside front mirror glass loose
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencers missing

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,673 miles (+525)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    122,673 miles
    Test number
    946562469490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front mirror glass loose
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencers missing

  2. Pass122,148 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    122,148 miles
    Test number
    938837519595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,190 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    120,190 miles
    Test number
    774320717198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,992 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    119,992 miles
    Test number
    161201838956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,706 miles (+619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    119,706 miles
    Test number
    617253683052
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear Sills Jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,087 miles (+371)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,087 miles
    Test number
    197480621611
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs,sligth corrtion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 brakes,sligth fux (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass118,716 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    118,716 miles
    Test number
    434205830698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,256 miles (+643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    118,256 miles
    Test number
    290643934736
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryHand brake effort only just met

  9. Pass117,613 miles (+1,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    117,613 miles
    Test number
    136093456500
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass116,017 miles (+864)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    116,017 miles
    Test number
    996914105134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass115,153 miles (+2,938)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,153 miles
    Test number
    678860524107
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass112,215 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    112,215 miles
    Test number
    205977023177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,546 miles (+6,082)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    109,546 miles
    Test number
    118206242019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass103,464 miles (+6,164)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    103,464 miles
    Test number
    498668441028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,300 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    97,300 miles
    Test number
    162068110142
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Fail97,293 miles (+6,989)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,293 miles
    Test number
    674137110194
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass90,304 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    90,304 miles
    Test number
    564075409181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail90,302 miles (+9,273)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,302 miles
    Test number
    394274409163
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • 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. Pass81,029 miles (+7,506)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    81,029 miles
    Test number
    724509398096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,523 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    73,523 miles
    Test number
    693980117145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,183 miles (+8,774)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,183 miles
    Test number
    734197007110
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass64,409 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    64,409 miles
    Test number
    562445506137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,373 miles2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,373 miles
    Test number
    220033206484
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about T370 BFR

Does T370 BFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T370 BFR expired on 27 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T370 BFR?
The MOT on T370 BFR expired on 27 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T370 BFR done?
T370 BFR was recorded at 122,673 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2025, an average of 3,062 miles a year.
Has T370 BFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T370 BFR has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2010.
Has the mileage on T370 BFR 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 T370 BFR find?
T370 BFR passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front mirror glass loose; rear exhaust silencers missing.

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