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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,999 cc

V10 MLWMOT history

V10 MLW is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 28 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

V10 MLW 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 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
119,951 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V10 MLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V10 MLW was last recorded at 119,951 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 2,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,823 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,128 miles
Average per year
5,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,951 miles
  • 2025 – 117,823 miles
  • 2024 – 117,166 miles
  • 2023 – 111,450 miles
  • 2022 – 110,701 miles
  • 2021 – 110,688 miles
  • 2019 – 105,702 miles
  • 2018 – 98,473 miles
  • 2017 – 90,580 miles
  • 2016 – 84,725 miles
  • 2015 – 77,606 miles
  • 2014 – 68,449 miles
  • 2013 – 58,439 miles
  • 2011 – 47,861 miles
  • 2010 – 34,839 miles
  • 2009 – 28,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,951 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,951 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    119,951 miles
    Test number
    374174605258
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail119,951 miles (+2,128)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,951 miles
    Test number
    595546100933
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass117,823 miles (+657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    117,823 miles
    Test number
    289839200371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,166 miles (+5,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    117,166 miles
    Test number
    533919307499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass111,450 miles (+749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,450 miles
    Test number
    100460872514
    • 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))

  6. Pass110,701 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,701 miles
    Test number
    420846206293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,688 miles (+4,986)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    110,688 miles
    Test number
    295558033385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,702 miles (+7,229)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,702 miles
    Test number
    714811355056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,473 miles (+7,893)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,473 miles
    Test number
    131891694590
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass90,580 miles (+5,855)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,580 miles
    Test number
    425706870490
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on the inside edge
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs and pads are worn and on the limit

  11. Pass84,725 miles (+7,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,725 miles
    Test number
    359201504605
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs are worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryFront nearside tyre is worn

  12. Pass77,606 miles (+9,157)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,606 miles
    Test number
    695871265148
    • NoteFront brake pads are on the limit
    • NoteSteering fluid low
    • NoteVery low fuel level

  13. Pass68,449 miles (+10,010)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,449 miles
    Test number
    947937764109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass58,439 miles (+209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,439 miles
    Test number
    167462273406
    • NoteBoth rear lower wishbone front bushes are perished

  15. Fail58,230 miles (+10,369)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,230 miles
    Test number
    345201063046
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

  16. Pass47,861 miles (+5,477)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,861 miles
    Test number
    456097251427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,384 miles
    Test number
    756659881117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,384 miles (+1,768)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,384 miles
    Test number
    316009481170
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass40,616 miles (+5,777)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,616 miles
    Test number
    319635711015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,839 miles (+6,834)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,839 miles
    Test number
    321876910023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,005 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,005 miles
    Test number
    882344319002
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)

Questions about V10 MLW

Does V10 MLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 MLW is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V10 MLW?
The MOT on V10 MLW is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V10 MLW done?
V10 MLW was recorded at 119,951 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 5,180 miles a year.
Has V10 MLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V10 MLW has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V10 MLW 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 V10 MLW find?
V10 MLW passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 3 more.

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