BMW M5
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,941 cc
V74 HEHMOT history
V74 HEH is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 12 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 184,419 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 184,419 mi
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,763 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V74 HEH
- 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
- 12 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V74 HEH was last recorded at 184,419 miles on 8 Dec 2022, 121,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2018.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Mar 2014: 55,258 miles, lower than 147,850 miles on 6 Mar 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 62,987 miles · 30 Aug 2018
- Between the last two tests
- 121,432 miles
- Average per year
- 6,763 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 184,419 miles
- 2018 – 62,987 miles
- 2017 – 62,240 miles
- 2016 – 60,778 miles
- 2015 – 60,372 miles
- 2014 – 55,258 miles
- 2013 – 147,850 miles
- 2012 – 143,661 miles
- 2011 – 133,125 miles
- 2009 – 131,172 miles
- 2008 – 124,026 miles
- 2007 – 116,477 miles
- 2006 – 90,706 miles
- 2005 – 68,662 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass184,419 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
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 Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
17 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,419 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 184,419 miles
- Test number
- 972504572104
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 744932490804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,987 miles (+747)2 dangerous6 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,987 miles
- Test number
- 487793926667
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipes underside corroded and leaking over fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested exhaust catalytic converters missing (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear track control arm outer ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rear track control arm outer ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear track control arm outer ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rear track control arm outer ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs worn pitted showing corrosion
- AdvisoryExhaust hangers corroded/missing front centre but exhaust still secure with remaining hangers
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn pitted/corroding with slight distortion
- AdvisoryFuel pipes underside running to rear corroded weakening
- AdvisoryN/s/f brake pipe feeding flexi hose under wheel arch showing corrosion weakening
- AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre
- AdvisoryO/s outer sill corroded weaking
- AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe feeding flexi hose under wheel arch showing corrosion weakening
- AdvisoryOil weaping on rear diff
- AdvisorySlight oil leaks
- AdvisoryVehicle underside and body showing corrosion in places
Pass62,240 miles (+1,462)16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 62,240 miles
- Test number
- 172383217763
- AdvisoryBoth front brake disc worn and wearing uneven on outer faces rusty pitting
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs wearing slightly uneven on outer faces
- AdvisoryBrake pipe feeding n/s/f flexi hose corroded
- AdvisoryBrake pipe feeding o/s/f flexi hose corroded
- AdvisoryBrake pipe running to rear underside and over rear subframe corroded in places
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp hanger corroded/missing but system still well supported
- AdvisoryFuel pipe running to rear underside starting to corrode
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear upper rear track control arm outer pin and bushes dust covers cracking
- AdvisoryN/s outer sill showing corrosion in places
- AdvisoryO/s outer sill showing corrosion front to rear
- AdvisoryO/s/f anti roll bar dust cover starting to deteriorate cracking
- AdvisoryPower steering pipes to and from pump slight weapage of oil
- AdvisoryRear diff has slight oil leak
- AdvisorySlight oil leaks weapage on both sides of engine
- AdvisoryVehicle pulls to side on test drive
Pass60,778 miles (+406)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 60,778 miles
- Test number
- 770404386829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,372 miles (+5,114)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 60,372 miles
- Test number
- 458062065020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front discs slightly corroded
Pass55,258 miles (-92,592)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 55,258 miles
- Test number
- 885122164083
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass147,850 miles (+4,189)4 advisories8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 147,850 miles
- Test number
- 605625863052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAirbag light on
- NoteFront to rear brake pipes undersealed, unable to properly assess them for corrosion
- NoteNearside door mirror slightly insecure
- NoteOffside headlamp has slight movement but not insecure
- NoteRear diff weeping oil
Pass143,661 miles (+10,536)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 143,661 miles
- Test number
- 369767722083
- 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)
Pass133,125 miles (+1,953)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 133,125 miles
- Test number
- 178641511055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,172 miles (+7,146)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 131,172 miles
- Test number
- 462291149451
- NoteDamage to nearside rear bodywork
Pass124,026 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 124,026 miles
- Test number
- 432380428433
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Fail124,026 miles (+7,549)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,026 miles
- Test number
- 583430928365
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Fail116,477 miles6 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,477 miles
- Test number
- 632954547313
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass116,477 miles (+25,771)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 116,477 miles
- Test number
- 904074547381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,706 miles (+22,044)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 90,706 miles
- Test number
- 563371546358
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront axle tyres fitted 245/40/18 †rear axle tyres fitted 275/35/18
Pass68,662 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 68,662 miles
- Test number
- 332489795279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V74 HEH
- Does V74 HEH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V74 HEH expired on 7 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V74 HEH?
- The MOT on V74 HEH expired on 7 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V74 HEH done?
- V74 HEH was recorded at 184,419 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2022, an average of 6,763 miles a year.
- Has V74 HEH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V74 HEH has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2018.
- Has the mileage on V74 HEH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V74 HEH find?
- V74 HEH passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: offside outer vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, front to rear; supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.
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