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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,941 cc

V46 FGTMOT history

V46 FGT is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 25 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 25 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 117,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Dec 2024.

V46 FGT blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Dec 2025
Mileage
117,085 mi
At MOT on 26 Dec 2024
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V46 FGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
25 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V46 FGT was last recorded at 117,085 miles on 26 Dec 2024, 299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,786 miles · 7 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
299 miles
Average per year
3,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,085 miles
  • 2023 – 116,786 miles
  • 2022 – 116,723 miles
  • 2021 – 112,646 miles
  • 2020 – 110,149 miles
  • 2018 – 103,656 miles
  • 2017 – 98,562 miles
  • 2016 – 93,035 miles
  • 2015 – 89,506 miles
  • 2014 – 85,778 miles
  • 2013 – 79,958 miles
  • 2011 – 75,554 miles
  • 2010 – 73,320 miles
  • 2009 – 70,842 miles
  • 2008 – 67,308 miles
  • 2007 – 61,501 miles
  • 2006 – 54,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,085 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Battery charging light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,085 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    117,085 miles
    Test number
    299565421230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,786 miles (+63)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,786 miles
    Test number
    735636718305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear all 4 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner and outer rack arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass116,723 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    116,723 miles
    Test number
    480023017911
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery charging light on

  4. Fail116,722 miles (+4,076)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,722 miles
    Test number
    175627406734
    • MajorCentral Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff oil seal leaking and spraying onto exhaust [fire risk] (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBattery charging light on

  5. Pass112,646 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,646 miles
    Test number
    568331784951
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light illuminated.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail112,645 miles (+2,496)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,645 miles
    Test number
    151319700779
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light illuminated.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,149 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    110,149 miles
    Test number
    162246110155
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail110,146 miles (+6,490)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,146 miles
    Test number
    722107538120
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,656 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,656 miles
    Test number
    412585178971
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail103,652 miles (+5,090)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,652 miles
    Test number
    607846251337
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass98,562 miles (+5,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,562 miles
    Test number
    697831860877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass93,035 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,035 miles
    Test number
    457346543809
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail93,032 miles (+3,526)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,032 miles
    Test number
    651326117316
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass89,506 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,506 miles
    Test number
    844301543655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,504 miles (+3,726)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,504 miles
    Test number
    792575646142
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass85,778 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,778 miles
    Test number
    889725554207
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail85,777 miles (+5,819)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,777 miles
    Test number
    308974354421
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass79,958 miles (+2)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,958 miles
    Test number
    949158443201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber weak
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly perishied
    • NoteOil leak from differential
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  19. Fail79,956 miles (+4,402)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,956 miles
    Test number
    218666843248
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber weak
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly perishied
    • NoteOil leak from differential
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  20. Pass75,554 miles (+2,234)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    75,554 miles
    Test number
    966263871217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slight perishing
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge
    • NoteSome metal brake pipes light corrosion

  21. Pass73,320 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    73,320 miles
    Test number
    291851870247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre close to limits in places
    • NoteRear tyres slight perishing

  22. Fail73,318 miles (+2,476)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,318 miles
    Test number
    540390870280
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre close to limits in places
    • NoteRear tyres slight perishing

  23. Pass70,842 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    70,842 miles
    Test number
    483633479285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s indicator/side lamp working at time of test

  24. Fail70,842 miles (+3,534)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,842 miles
    Test number
    501353679298
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass67,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    67,308 miles
    Test number
    214393878285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail67,308 miles (+5,807)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,308 miles
    Test number
    123969468259
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear reg plate deteriated

  27. Pass61,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,501 miles
    Test number
    664451067252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail61,501 miles (+7,412)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,501 miles
    Test number
    884191567261
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass54,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    54,089 miles
    Test number
    451420176277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V46 FGT

Does V46 FGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V46 FGT expired on 25 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V46 FGT?
The MOT on V46 FGT expired on 25 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V46 FGT done?
V46 FGT was recorded at 117,085 miles at its MOT on 26 Dec 2024, an average of 3,452 miles a year.
Has V46 FGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V46 FGT has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on V46 FGT 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 V46 FGT find?
V46 FGT passed its latest MOT on 26 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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