BMW M5
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 4,941 cc
V8 DRTMOT history
V8 DRT is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 29 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 174,664 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 174,664 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 13 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 6,864 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 DRT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,941 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 DRT was last recorded at 174,664 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 2,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 172,193 miles · 23 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,471 miles
- Average per year
- 6,864 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 174,664 miles
- 2024 – 172,193 miles
- 2023 – 171,110 miles
- 2018 – 161,088 miles
- 2017 – 158,234 miles
- 2016 – 148,231 miles
- 2015 – 146,049 miles
- 2014 – 146,005 miles
- 2011 – 123,061 miles
- 2010 – 103,402 miles
- 2009 – 88,204 miles
- 2007 – 60,394 miles
- 2006 – 41,532 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,664 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Full MOT history
14 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,664 miles (+2,471)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 174,664 miles
- Test number
- 357998943171
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass172,193 miles (+1,083)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 172,193 miles
- Test number
- 421324048466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,110 miles (+10,022)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 171,110 miles
- Test number
- 768956047413
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass161,088 miles (+2,854)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2019
- Odometer
- 161,088 miles
- Test number
- 618541024898
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass158,234 miles (+10,003)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 158,234 miles
- Test number
- 473958899020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,231 miles (+2,182)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 148,231 miles
- Test number
- 439796251604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,049 miles (+44)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 146,049 miles
- Test number
- 555307315138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,005 miles (+22,944)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 146,005 miles
- Test number
- 918643654222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,061 miles (+19,659)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 123,061 miles
- Test number
- 809849661032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,402 miles (+15,198)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 103,402 miles
- Test number
- 222290270053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,204 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 88,204 miles
- Test number
- 461590429031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,204 miles (+27,810)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,204 miles
- Test number
- 744660229088
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass60,394 miles (+18,862)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 60,394 miles
- Test number
- 774517717354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,532 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2007
- Odometer
- 41,532 miles
- Test number
- 863485526195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V8 DRT
- Does V8 DRT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V8 DRT expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V8 DRT?
- The MOT on V8 DRT expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V8 DRT done?
- V8 DRT was recorded at 174,664 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 6,864 miles a year.
- Has V8 DRT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 DRT has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2009.
- Has the mileage on V8 DRT 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 DRT find?
- V8 DRT passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 1 more.
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