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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,941 cc

V8 BHSMOT history

V8 BHS is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2024.

V8 BHS blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2025
Mileage
94,486 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 BHS
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
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 BHS was last recorded at 94,486 miles on 26 Apr 2024, 1,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,188 miles · 14 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,298 miles
Average per year
2,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,486 miles
  • 2022 – 93,188 miles
  • 2021 – 90,501 miles
  • 2020 – 89,381 miles
  • 2019 – 87,050 miles
  • 2018 – 85,110 miles
  • 2017 – 83,864 miles
  • 2015 – 78,274 miles
  • 2014 – 75,634 miles
  • 2013 – 71,945 miles
  • 2012 – 71,717 miles
  • 2011 – 69,639 miles
  • 2010 – 66,762 miles
  • 2009 – 63,649 miles
  • 2008 – 59,639 miles
  • 2007 – 53,810 miles
  • 2006 – 48,444 miles
  • 2005 – 43,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,486 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,486 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,486 miles
    Test number
    475676481275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,188 miles (+2,687)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,188 miles
    Test number
    760912568615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,501 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    90,501 miles
    Test number
    643825694687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,381 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,381 miles
    Test number
    341207342648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,050 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,050 miles
    Test number
    152129442358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,110 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,110 miles
    Test number
    703571220579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,864 miles (+5,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,864 miles
    Test number
    603307419133
    • 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)
  8. Pass78,274 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,274 miles
    Test number
    985238455856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,634 miles (+3,689)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,634 miles
    Test number
    435076554278
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Pass71,945 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,945 miles
    Test number
    776081363281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Fail71,938 miles (+221)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,938 miles
    Test number
    506492853280
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front brake bin ding slightly
  12. Pass71,717 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,717 miles
    Test number
    317484662407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail71,717 miles (+2,078)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,717 miles
    Test number
    539386952224
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc in poor condition
  14. Pass69,639 miles (+2,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,639 miles
    Test number
    969070841372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass66,762 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    66,762 miles
    Test number
    173616630346
    • NoteBoth front to rear steel brake pipes getting rusty
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
    • NoteOffside front brake disc getting rusty on inner face
  16. Fail66,762 miles (+3,113)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,762 miles
    Test number
    613474130366
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front to rear steel brake pipes getting rusty
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
    • NoteOffside front brake disc getting rusty on inner face
  17. Pass63,649 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    63,649 miles
    Test number
    853095059314
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Fail63,551 miles (+3,912)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,551 miles
    Test number
    440679049359
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Pass59,639 miles (+5,829)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    59,639 miles
    Test number
    570383758336
    • NoteAll tyre treads low
  20. Pass53,810 miles (+2)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    53,810 miles
    Test number
    643867247328
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePoor effect on handbrake on offside
  21. Fail53,808 miles (+5,364)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,808 miles
    Test number
    580796147308
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePoor effect on handbrake on offside
  22. Pass48,444 miles (+4,974)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    48,444 miles
    Test number
    151679846371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    43,470 miles
    Test number
    903883555376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 BHS

Does V8 BHS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 BHS expired on 25 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 BHS?
The MOT on V8 BHS expired on 25 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 BHS done?
V8 BHS was recorded at 94,486 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2024, an average of 2,780 miles a year.
Has V8 BHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 BHS has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2013.
Has the mileage on V8 BHS 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 V8 BHS find?
V8 BHS passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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