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Green · Petrol · 2000 · 2,500 cc

V710 FVMMOT history

V710 FVM is a green petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 13 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 129,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

V710 FVM green 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 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
129,911 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V710 FVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V710 FVM was last recorded at 129,911 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 12,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jan 2013: 65,970 miles, lower than 81,704 miles on 9 Jan 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
117,047 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,864 miles
Average per year
3,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,911 miles
  • 2025 – 117,047 miles
  • 2021 – 114,105 miles
  • 2019 – 103,522 miles
  • 2018 – 93,740 miles
  • 2017 – 92,130 miles
  • 2016 – 91,362 miles
  • 2015 – 90,176 miles
  • 2014 – 88,613 miles
  • 2013 – 65,970 miles
  • 2012 – 81,704 miles
  • 2010 – 78,593 miles
  • 2009 – 71,520 miles
  • 2007 – 67,140 miles
  • 2006 – 62,928 miles
  • 2005 – 57,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,911 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,911 miles (+12,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    129,911 miles
    Test number
    802440284525
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass117,047 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,047 miles
    Test number
    242092424342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail117,035 miles (+2,930)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,035 miles
    Test number
    330333243365
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass114,105 miles (+14)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,105 miles
    Test number
    944945930241
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail114,091 miles (+10,569)4 major2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,091 miles
    Test number
    391048093281
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass103,522 miles (+9,782)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,522 miles
    Test number
    988716005170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,740 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,740 miles
    Test number
    789477224161
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  8. Fail93,738 miles (+1,608)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,738 miles
    Test number
    293766761520
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  9. Pass92,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,130 miles
    Test number
    366830643784
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer heat shield is adrift
  10. Fail92,130 miles (+768)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,130 miles
    Test number
    808107263748
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer heat shield is adrift
  11. Pass91,362 miles (+1,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,362 miles
    Test number
    594088142168
    • Advisory2x front tyres cracking on sidewall
  12. Pass90,176 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    90,176 miles
    Test number
    239927305020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    88,613 miles
    Test number
    368614824073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,613 miles (+22,643)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,613 miles
    Test number
    535383114056
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
  15. Pass65,970 miles (-15,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,970 miles
    Test number
    539008503025
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass81,704 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    81,704 miles
    Test number
    816019202087
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteWiper blades are starting to smear glass
  17. Fail81,704 miles (+3,111)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,704 miles
    Test number
    877664302014
    • 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 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamps have bad condensation in, slightly affecting beam output and image
    • NoteWiper blades are starting to smear glass
  18. Pass78,593 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    78,593 miles
    Test number
    380920950345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,673 miles (+4,153)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    75,673 miles
    Test number
    251956000088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,520 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    71,520 miles
    Test number
    921086509088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,518 miles (+4,378)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,518 miles
    Test number
    121125409481
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass67,140 miles (+4,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    67,140 miles
    Test number
    893375347333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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)
  23. Pass62,928 miles (+5,589)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    62,928 miles
    Test number
    242092246355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,339 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    57,339 miles
    Test number
    102802345322
    • NoteDamage to windscreen close to excess

Questions about V710 FVM

Does V710 FVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V710 FVM is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V710 FVM?
The MOT on V710 FVM is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V710 FVM done?
V710 FVM was recorded at 129,911 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 3,504 miles a year.
Has V710 FVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V710 FVM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V710 FVM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V710 FVM find?
V710 FVM passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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