
BMW 5 Series
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
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))
Pass117,047 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 117,047 miles
- Test number
- 242092424342
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass103,522 miles (+9,782)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 103,522 miles
- Test number
- 988716005170
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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
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
Pass90,176 miles (+1,563)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 90,176 miles
- Test number
- 239927305020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,613 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 88,613 miles
- Test number
- 368614824073
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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
Pass78,593 miles (+2,920)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 78,593 miles
- Test number
- 380920950345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,673 miles (+4,153)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 75,673 miles
- Test number
- 251956000088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,520 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 71,520 miles
- Test number
- 921086509088
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass62,928 miles (+5,589)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 62,928 miles
- Test number
- 242092246355
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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