
BMW M5
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,941 cc
V689 EKSMOT history
V689 EKS is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 13 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 31 MOT tests, with 134,283 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 134,283 mi
- At MOT on 29 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 31
- 16 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 5,233 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V689 EKS
- 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
- 13 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
V689 EKS was last recorded at 134,283 miles on 29 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Apr 2011: 73,213 miles, lower than 79,190 miles on 15 Apr 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 134,283 miles · 28 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,233 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 134,283 miles
- 2022 – 129,128 miles
- 2020 – 125,362 miles
- 2019 – 119,339 miles
- 2018 – 115,468 miles
- 2017 – 110,214 miles
- 2016 – 104,889 miles
- 2015 – 102,075 miles
- 2014 – 96,611 miles
- 2013 – 92,677 miles
- 2012 – 85,568 miles
- 2011 – 79,284 miles
- 2010 – 79,190 miles
- 2009 – 73,416 miles
- 2007 – 48,823 miles
- 2006 – 45,576 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Brake pad wear sensor not connected at nsf
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
31 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,283 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 134,283 miles
- Test number
- 740299826621
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fail134,283 miles (+5,155)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,283 miles
- Test number
- 473505600817
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass129,128 miles (+3,766)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 129,128 miles
- Test number
- 412156215007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,362 miles (+39)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 125,362 miles
- Test number
- 943040332925
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear sensor not connected at nsf
Fail125,323 miles (+5,984)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,323 miles
- Test number
- 159857010886
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear sensor not connected at nsf
Pass119,339 miles (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 119,339 miles
- Test number
- 402701510536
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower stabiliser from hub- arm bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front jacking points holed
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear sensor not connected at nsf
Fail119,332 miles (+3,864)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,332 miles
- Test number
- 501430167630
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower stabiliser from hub- arm bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front jacking points holed
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear sensor not connected at nsf
Pass115,468 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 115,468 miles
- Test number
- 547303707781
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Jacking point area rotten but outwith prescribed areas
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking point area rotten but outwith prescribed areas
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail115,468 miles (+5,254)9 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,468 miles
- Test number
- 725945929206
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Various leaks towards rear (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point area (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.70mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Jacking point area (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.47mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Jacking point area rotten but outwith prescribed areas
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking point area rotten but outwith prescribed areas
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass110,214 miles (+5,325)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 110,214 miles
- Test number
- 568661434939
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sill/jacking point area (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking point area badly corroded but not within any proscribed areas
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sill/jacking point area (5.2.6)
Pass104,889 miles (+197)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 104,889 miles
- Test number
- 467862559264
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
Fail104,692 miles (+2,617)4 failures1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,692 miles
- Test number
- 626558589981
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high prs (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
Pass102,075 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 102,075 miles
- Test number
- 431223271360
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryFuel vent pipe corroded and split open
Fail102,075 miles (+29)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,075 miles
- Test number
- 665552496905
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryFuel vent pipe corroded and split open
Fail102,046 miles (+60)9 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,046 miles
- Test number
- 698101522662
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryFuel vent pipe corroded and split
Fail101,986 miles (+5,375)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,986 miles
- Test number
- 558380949726
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass96,611 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 96,611 miles
- Test number
- 669910114368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,563 miles (+3,886)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,563 miles
- Test number
- 456801004466
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass92,677 miles (+186)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 92,677 miles
- Test number
- 106115003331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,491 miles (+6,923)3 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,491 miles
- Test number
- 476608593288
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass85,568 miles (+6,284)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 85,568 miles
- Test number
- 466034902479
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine oil reading "min" level
- NoteFuel pipes excessively corroded
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass79,284 miles (+22)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 79,284 miles
- Test number
- 307756571241
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brake discs badly worn on inner surfaces
Fail79,262 miles (+6,049)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,262 miles
- Test number
- 985356551296
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront discs badly worn and pitted
Fail73,213 miles (-5,977)11 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,213 miles
- Test number
- 188095591017
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryRear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteAll discs corroded pitted
Fail79,190 miles (+5,774)7 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,190 miles
- Test number
- 812955500122
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass73,416 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2010
- Odometer
- 73,416 miles
- Test number
- 662243149106
- NoteBrake pad warning light on
FailMileage not read11 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 261734139440
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake pad warning light on
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 142315908111
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
FailMileage not read4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 193035008193
- FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass48,823 miles (+3,247)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 48,823 miles
- Test number
- 224354707437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,576 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 45,576 miles
- Test number
- 480965506148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V689 EKS
- Does V689 EKS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V689 EKS expired on 31 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V689 EKS?
- The MOT on V689 EKS expired on 31 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V689 EKS done?
- V689 EKS was recorded at 134,283 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2023, an average of 5,233 miles a year.
- Has V689 EKS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V689 EKS has failed 15 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on V689 EKS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V689 EKS find?
- V689 EKS passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.
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