BMW M5
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 4,999 cc
V10 RLHMOT history
V10 RLH is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 151,113 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 151,113 mi
- At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,303 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V10 RLH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V10 RLH was last recorded at 151,113 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 6,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 144,301 miles · 13 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,812 miles
- Average per year
- 6,303 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,113 miles
- 2025 – 144,301 miles
- 2024 – 138,971 miles
- 2023 – 134,982 miles
- 2022 – 131,140 miles
- 2021 – 127,489 miles
- 2020 – 124,578 miles
- 2019 – 120,767 miles
- 2018 – 115,545 miles
- 2017 – 106,193 miles
- 2016 – 98,114 miles
- 2015 – 89,486 miles
- 2014 – 83,103 miles
- 2013 – 66,094 miles
- 2012 – 59,217 miles
- 2011 – 54,354 miles
- 2010 – 47,183 miles
- 2009 – 40,293 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,113 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bearing stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes are lightly split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill lightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 6 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,113 miles (+6,812)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 151,113 miles
- Test number
- 368630712608
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bearing stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass144,301 miles (+5,330)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 144,301 miles
- Test number
- 409242108994
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise slight oil leak at rear diff
Pass138,971 miles (+3,989)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 138,971 miles
- Test number
- 294904907336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,982 miles (+3,842)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 134,982 miles
- Test number
- 179930505663
- AdvisoryAdvise diff leaking oil
Pass131,140 miles (+3,651)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 131,140 miles
- Test number
- 344817185579
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,489 miles (+2,911)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 127,489 miles
- Test number
- 816694465524
- AdvisoryAdvise engine oil leak
- AdvisoryAdvise nearside rear shock absorber leaking
Pass124,578 miles (+26)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 124,578 miles
- Test number
- 833461001563
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes are lightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill lightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush lightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail124,552 miles (+3,785)1 dangerous8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,552 miles
- Test number
- 883128128397
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes are lightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill lightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bush lightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass120,767 miles (+5,222)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 120,767 miles
- Test number
- 364782967961
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass115,545 miles (+9,352)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 115,545 miles
- Test number
- 521747545925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,193 miles (+8,079)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 106,193 miles
- Test number
- 310532998277
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, slight inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,114 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 98,114 miles
- Test number
- 733231337682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,101 miles (+8,615)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,101 miles
- Test number
- 626320156090
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass89,486 miles (+6,383)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 89,486 miles
- Test number
- 583039522395
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' has big crack in window (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber spliting (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber spliting (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted covering components
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering components
Pass83,103 miles (+6,186)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 83,103 miles
- Test number
- 428880254403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,917 miles (+10,823)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 76,917 miles
- Test number
- 895253604035
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass66,094 miles (+6,877)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 66,094 miles
- Test number
- 139834703462
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak from rear diff pinion oil seal
Pass59,217 miles (+4,863)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 59,217 miles
- Test number
- 678231832031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,354 miles (+7,171)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 54,354 miles
- Test number
- 165818031052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,183 miles (+6,890)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 47,183 miles
- Test number
- 284219330095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,293 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 40,293 miles
- Test number
- 244657239077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V10 RLH
- Does V10 RLH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 RLH is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V10 RLH?
- The MOT on V10 RLH is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V10 RLH done?
- V10 RLH was recorded at 151,113 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 6,303 miles a year.
- Has V10 RLH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V10 RLH has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on V10 RLH 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 RLH find?
- V10 RLH passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top bearing stiff, and 6 more.
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