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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,941 cc

T472 ARYMOT history

T472 ARY is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 138,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
138,578 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T472 ARY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
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 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T472 ARY was last recorded at 138,578 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,713 miles · 31 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
865 miles
Average per year
2,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,578 miles
  • 2024 – 137,713 miles
  • 2023 – 137,602 miles
  • 2022 – 137,489 miles
  • 2021 – 133,655 miles
  • 2019 – 131,664 miles
  • 2018 – 127,690 miles
  • 2016 – 124,821 miles
  • 2015 – 124,350 miles
  • 2013 – 123,897 miles
  • 2012 – 122,928 miles
  • 2011 – 120,570 miles
  • 2010 – 118,548 miles
  • 2009 – 113,530 miles
  • 2008 – 108,704 miles
  • 2007 – 102,088 miles
  • 2006 – 91,895 miles
  • 2005 – 82,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,578 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material no leaks at time of test (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded underneath of vehicle no leaks at time of test
  • AdvisoryPlastic seal covers fitted to vehicle unable to fully inspect seals
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,578 miles (+865)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    138,578 miles
    Test number
    184282416718
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material no leaks at time of test (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded underneath of vehicle no leaks at time of test
    • AdvisoryPlastic seal covers fitted to vehicle unable to fully inspect seals
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle

  2. Pass137,713 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    137,713 miles
    Test number
    223003864480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,602 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,602 miles
    Test number
    167688039590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail137,489 miles (+3,834)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,489 miles
    Test number
    549653870120
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass133,655 miles (+1,991)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    133,655 miles
    Test number
    539090022484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,664 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,664 miles
    Test number
    538563728160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,690 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    127,690 miles
    Test number
    657252797222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,591 miles (+2,770)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,591 miles
    Test number
    994434679027
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass124,821 miles (+471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    124,821 miles
    Test number
    463577280978
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass124,350 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    124,350 miles
    Test number
    269451775440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,897 miles (+969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    123,897 miles
    Test number
    976595963328
    • 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)

  12. Pass122,928 miles (+2,358)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    122,928 miles
    Test number
    869679442337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    120,570 miles
    Test number
    649587551301
    • 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)

  14. Fail120,570 miles (+2,022)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,570 miles
    Test number
    825946751317
    • DangerousNearside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass118,548 miles (+5,018)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    118,548 miles
    Test number
    281163060380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,530 miles (+4,826)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    113,530 miles
    Test number
    522784569332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,704 miles (+6,616)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    108,704 miles
    Test number
    221534568301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll brake discs starting to corrode on inside
    • NoteOnly one horn working

  18. Pass102,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    102,088 miles
    Test number
    184111067373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail102,088 miles (+10,193)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,088 miles
    Test number
    814468147320
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on outer edges

  20. Pass91,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    91,895 miles
    Test number
    721699946351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,895 miles (+8,999)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,895 miles
    Test number
    391089746313
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass82,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    82,896 miles
    Test number
    612754645305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T472 ARY

Does T472 ARY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T472 ARY is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T472 ARY?
The MOT on T472 ARY is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T472 ARY done?
T472 ARY was recorded at 138,578 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 2,755 miles a year.
Has T472 ARY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T472 ARY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T472 ARY 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 T472 ARY find?
T472 ARY passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material no leaks at time of test; fuel pipe/s corroded underneath of vehicle no leaks at time of test; plastic seal covers fitted to vehicle unable to fully inspect seals, and 1 more.

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