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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,941 cc

T691 RBRMOT history

T691 RBR is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 256,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
256,675 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T691 RBR
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
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T691 RBR was last recorded at 256,675 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
256,551 miles · 10 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
124 miles
Average per year
5,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 256,675 miles
  • 2025 – 256,551 miles
  • 2024 – 253,880 miles
  • 2023 – 250,785 miles
  • 2021 – 243,532 miles
  • 2020 – 242,043 miles
  • 2019 – 240,473 miles
  • 2017 – 238,278 miles
  • 2016 – 234,546 miles
  • 2015 – 230,732 miles
  • 2012 – 225,670 miles
  • 2011 – 216,396 miles
  • 2010 – 208,633 miles
  • 2008 – 190,645 miles
  • 2007 – 176,676 miles
  • 2006 – 150,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass256,675 miles
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass256,675 miles (+124)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    256,675 miles
    Test number
    616949968817
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail256,551 miles (+2,671)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,551 miles
    Test number
    623584656522
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Slight play in steering idler/drop arm

  3. Pass253,880 miles (+3,095)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    253,880 miles
    Test number
    550438902101
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass250,785 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    250,785 miles
    Test number
    656910248780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    857095040268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass243,532 miles (+1,489)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    243,532 miles
    Test number
    977435141382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight light interaction
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering end dust cover slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass242,043 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    242,043 miles
    Test number
    772589370093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail242,042 miles (+1,569)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,042 miles
    Test number
    532706288988
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass240,473 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    240,473 miles
    Test number
    586587774465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass238,278 miles16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    238,278 miles
    Test number
    687547675711
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearward arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail238,278 miles (+3,732)1 failure16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,278 miles
    Test number
    669248812037
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearward arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass234,546 miles (+2)18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    234,546 miles
    Test number
    730443086733
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail234,544 miles (+3,812)6 failures18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,544 miles
    Test number
    637059099882
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Arch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail230,732 miles1 repaired6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,732 miles
    Test number
    585918465180
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass230,732 miles (+5,062)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    230,732 miles
    Test number
    929978865177
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass225,670 miles (+9,274)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    225,670 miles
    Test number
    449743532355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass216,396 miles1 dangerous1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    216,396 miles
    Test number
    928179421300
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBOTH REAR LOWER WISH BONEOUTER BUSHES WORN
    • NoteDIFFERENTIAL LEAKING OIL
    • NotePLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS

  18. FailMileage not read3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    798533211384
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBOTH REAR LOWER WISHBONE LOWER OUTER BUSHES WORN
    • NotePLAY IN N/S/F AND O/S/F LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS
    • NoteUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE WET

  19. Pass208,633 miles1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    208,633 miles
    Test number
    744315700388
    • DangerousREAR DIFF OILSEAL LEAKING ON TO EXHAUST
    • NoteO/S/R SHOCKABSORBER LOWER BUSH WORN BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS DAMP
    • NotePLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER SWIVEL JOINTS

  20. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    362069199483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    803235599257
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass190,645 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    190,645 miles
    Test number
    460096118450
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDRIVERS SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN
    • NotePLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK ARM

  23. Fail190,645 miles (+13,969)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,645 miles
    Test number
    821685108368
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDRIVERS SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETURN
    • NotePLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK ARM

  24. Pass176,676 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    176,676 miles
    Test number
    664329497248
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK ARM SQUEAK IN LOWER FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION

  25. Fail176,676 miles (+26,514)1 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,676 miles
    Test number
    951625797225
    • DangerousOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK ARM SQUEAK IN LOWER FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION

  26. Pass150,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    150,162 miles
    Test number
    981235006361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail150,162 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,162 miles
    Test number
    544053706389
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about T691 RBR

Does T691 RBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T691 RBR is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T691 RBR?
The MOT on T691 RBR is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T691 RBR done?
T691 RBR was recorded at 256,675 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 5,488 miles a year.
Has T691 RBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T691 RBR has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T691 RBR 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 T691 RBR find?
T691 RBR passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; front coil spring corroded; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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