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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,941 cc

V637 HLFMOT history

V637 HLF is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 106,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

V637 HLF blue 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 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,849 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V637 HLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V637 HLF was last recorded at 106,849 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 3,252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,597 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,252 miles
Average per year
2,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,849 miles
  • 2025 – 103,597 miles
  • 2021 – 103,366 miles
  • 2014 – 102,314 miles
  • 2013 – 86,841 miles
  • 2012 – 76,700 miles
  • 2011 – 73,814 miles
  • 2010 – 68,830 miles
  • 2009 – 60,896 miles
  • 2008 – 57,303 miles
  • 2007 – 51,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,849 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear arm inner bush splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Center exhaust pipes resting on center cross member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,849 miles
    Test number
    796900998612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail106,849 miles (+3,252)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,849 miles
    Test number
    971310627723
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass103,597 miles (+231)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    103,597 miles
    Test number
    873760212204
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass103,366 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,366 miles
    Test number
    603338432462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear arm inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust pipes resting on center cross member

  5. Fail103,344 miles (+1,030)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,344 miles
    Test number
    545885174414
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by lights (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear arm inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside head lamp has water in it
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust pipes resting on center cross member

  6. Pass102,314 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,314 miles
    Test number
    489267904450
    • NoteFront to the n/s/r brake pipe is rusty at the rear end

  7. Fail102,314 miles (+15,473)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,314 miles
    Test number
    715824104350
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureBrake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront to the n/s/r brake pipe is rusty at the rear end
    • NotePlay in the n/s/r anti roll bar link

  8. Pass86,841 miles (+10)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    86,841 miles
    Test number
    985981493192
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn low on the edges
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlastic mount is broken / missing under the o/s/r subframe mount
    • NoteSlight play in the o/s/r anti roll bar end link
    • NoteTrims under the car are loose and hang low

  9. Fail86,831 miles (+10,131)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,831 miles
    Test number
    867375683159
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn low on the edges
    • NoteBoth rear drive shafts are loose at the inner mount
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlastic mount is broken / missing under the o/s/r subframe mount
    • NoteSlight play in the o/s/r anti roll bar end link
    • NoteTrims under the car are loose and hang low

  10. Pass76,700 miles (+119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,700 miles
    Test number
    617194742100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail76,581 miles (+2,767)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,581 miles
    Test number
    535169112131
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass73,814 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,814 miles
    Test number
    435104461110
    • NoteFront number plate poor
    • NoteRear tyres low

  13. Fail73,813 miles (+4,983)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,813 miles
    Test number
    897254461194
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront number plate poor
    • NoteRear tyres low

  14. Pass68,830 miles (+7,934)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,830 miles
    Test number
    970548980080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,896 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,896 miles
    Test number
    334614799082
    • NoteBoth front tyres have damage to sidewalls..
    • NoteNearside rear antiroll link slight play..
    • NoteOffside rear light lense internal cluster insecure..

  16. Fail60,896 miles (+3,593)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,896 miles
    Test number
    510704599086
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have damage to sidewalls..
    • NoteNearside rear antiroll link slight play..
    • NoteOffside rear light lense internal cluster insecure..

  17. Pass57,303 miles (+5,634)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    57,303 miles
    Test number
    962663228198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    51,669 miles
    Test number
    631958417145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V637 HLF

Does V637 HLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V637 HLF is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V637 HLF?
The MOT on V637 HLF is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V637 HLF done?
V637 HLF was recorded at 106,849 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 2,860 miles a year.
Has V637 HLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V637 HLF has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V637 HLF 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 V637 HLF find?
V637 HLF passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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