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BMW M5

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 4,395 cc

V26 JDBMOT history

V26 JDB is a grey petrol BMW M5 first used on 18 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 55,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

V26 JDB grey 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 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
55,498 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 JDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 JDB was last recorded at 55,498 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 3,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,733 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,765 miles
Average per year
3,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,498 miles
  • 2025 – 51,733 miles
  • 2024 – 49,117 miles
  • 2023 – 46,743 miles
  • 2021 – 36,829 miles
  • 2020 – 35,805 miles
  • 2019 – 32,772 miles
  • 2018 – 27,759 miles
  • 2017 – 23,166 miles
  • 2016 – 17,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,498 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,498 miles (+3,765)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    55,498 miles
    Test number
    651663947201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,733 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    51,733 miles
    Test number
    464634716625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,117 miles (+2,374)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    49,117 miles
    Test number
    537245539960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,743 miles (+9,914)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    46,743 miles
    Test number
    597544477013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,829 miles (+1,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    36,829 miles
    Test number
    357882891294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm rear outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass35,805 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,805 miles
    Test number
    627181863969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail35,801 miles (+3,029)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,801 miles
    Test number
    737244382857
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass32,772 miles (+5,013)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    32,772 miles
    Test number
    585607486937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,759 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    27,759 miles
    Test number
    705602446422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail27,759 miles (+4,593)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,759 miles
    Test number
    982348053675
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass23,166 miles (+5,917)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    23,166 miles
    Test number
    731790756863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    17,249 miles
    Test number
    903068068578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V26 JDB

Does V26 JDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 JDB is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 JDB?
The MOT on V26 JDB is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 JDB done?
V26 JDB was recorded at 55,498 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 3,854 miles a year.
Has V26 JDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 JDB has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on V26 JDB 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 V26 JDB find?
V26 JDB passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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