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BMW M5

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 4,395 cc

V2 JCWMOT history

V2 JCW is a grey petrol BMW M5 first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 43,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

V2 JCW grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
43,821 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 JCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 JCW was last recorded at 43,821 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 2,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,682 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,139 miles
Average per year
2,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,821 miles
  • 2025 – 41,682 miles
  • 2024 – 38,057 miles
  • 2023 – 36,369 miles
  • 2022 – 32,803 miles
  • 2021 – 30,985 miles
  • 2020 – 29,289 miles
  • 2019 – 27,795 miles
  • 2018 – 25,071 miles
  • 2017 – 21,966 miles
  • 2016 – 19,886 miles
  • 2015 – 15,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,821 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 17 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,821 miles (+2,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    43,821 miles
    Test number
    473864204073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass41,682 miles (+3,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    41,682 miles
    Test number
    646874031555
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass38,057 miles (+1,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    38,057 miles
    Test number
    408867679951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass36,369 miles (+3,566)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    36,369 miles
    Test number
    955747900477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,803 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    32,803 miles
    Test number
    971189222108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,985 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    30,985 miles
    Test number
    482384685503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,289 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    29,289 miles
    Test number
    924940947318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,795 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    27,795 miles
    Test number
    830097497843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,071 miles (+3,105)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    25,071 miles
    Test number
    542739421539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,966 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    21,966 miles
    Test number
    852451738201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail21,950 miles (+2,064)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,950 miles
    Test number
    145179364891
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass19,886 miles (+4,695)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    19,886 miles
    Test number
    948623887063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    15,191 miles
    Test number
    511599574376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 JCW

Does V2 JCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 JCW is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V2 JCW?
The MOT on V2 JCW is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V2 JCW done?
V2 JCW was recorded at 43,821 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 2,610 miles a year.
Has V2 JCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 JCW has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on V2 JCW 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 V2 JCW find?
V2 JCW passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive rear differential.

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