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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,941 cc

V728 KCVMOT history

V728 KCV is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 1 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

V728 KCV 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 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
127,244 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V728 KCV
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
1 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V728 KCV was last recorded at 127,244 miles on 17 Apr 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,244 miles · 27 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,244 miles
  • 2022 – 126,014 miles
  • 2021 – 125,228 miles
  • 2018 – 123,816 miles
  • 2017 – 122,615 miles
  • 2016 – 122,602 miles
  • 2015 – 121,210 miles
  • 2014 – 119,066 miles
  • 2013 – 114,872 miles
  • 2011 – 105,100 miles
  • 2010 – 95,382 miles
  • 2008 – 88,198 miles
  • 2007 – 76,371 miles
  • 2006 – 69,125 miles
  • 2005 – 67,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    411731482012
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    687249931348
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,244 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,244 miles
    Test number
    154704707164
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail127,244 miles (+1,230)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,244 miles
    Test number
    845849117205
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  5. Pass126,014 miles (+786)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    126,014 miles
    Test number
    679854733633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass125,228 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,228 miles
    Test number
    931233363319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,816 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    123,816 miles
    Test number
    872610355245
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail123,792 miles (+1,177)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,792 miles
    Test number
    654646822368
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass122,615 miles (+13)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    122,615 miles
    Test number
    527693749473
    • AdvisoryFUEL PIPES RUSTY
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail122,602 miles (+1,392)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,602 miles
    Test number
    962103530661
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded N,S, AND O,S , FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass121,210 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    121,210 miles
    Test number
    724842820924
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail121,198 miles (+2,132)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,198 miles
    Test number
    803598780433
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass119,066 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    119,066 miles
    Test number
    139838234351
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail119,066 miles (+4,194)1 dangerous5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,066 miles
    Test number
    457597634402
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres deteriorated

  15. Pass114,872 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    114,872 miles
    Test number
    765167253174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail114,870 miles (+9,770)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,870 miles
    Test number
    826535953150
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass105,100 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    105,100 miles
    Test number
    579270661205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail105,071 miles (+9,689)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,071 miles
    Test number
    807773351294
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  19. Pass95,382 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    95,382 miles
    Test number
    882153080056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,378 miles (+1,066)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,378 miles
    Test number
    284402780050
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

  21. Fail94,312 miles (+6,114)8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,312 miles
    Test number
    683236620080
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteRear differential leaking

  22. Pass88,198 miles (+11,827)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    88,198 miles
    Test number
    423789838303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,371 miles (+7,246)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    76,371 miles
    Test number
    712397427385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,125 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    69,125 miles
    Test number
    690657926325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,581 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    67,581 miles
    Test number
    254253565359
    • NoteFRONT DISCS CORRODED ON INNER EDGES

Questions about V728 KCV

Does V728 KCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V728 KCV is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V728 KCV?
The MOT on V728 KCV is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V728 KCV done?
V728 KCV was recorded at 127,244 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2024, an average of 3,260 miles a year.
Has V728 KCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V728 KCV has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V728 KCV 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 V728 KCV find?
V728 KCV passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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