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BMW M5

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 4,941 cc

V8 MBMMOT history

V8 MBM is a green petrol BMW M5 first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 205,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

V8 MBM green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
205,537 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 MBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 MBM was last recorded at 205,537 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 2,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,878 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,659 miles
Average per year
5,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,537 miles
  • 2025 – 202,878 miles
  • 2024 – 201,564 miles
  • 2023 – 199,700 miles
  • 2022 – 197,152 miles
  • 2021 – 195,255 miles
  • 2020 – 193,605 miles
  • 2019 – 192,218 miles
  • 2018 – 190,815 miles
  • 2017 – 188,443 miles
  • 2016 – 185,272 miles
  • 2015 – 182,447 miles
  • 2014 – 179,257 miles
  • 2013 – 174,609 miles
  • 2012 – 170,805 miles
  • 2011 – 161,622 miles
  • 2010 – 151,680 miles
  • 2009 – 138,078 miles
  • 2008 – 124,991 miles
  • 2007 – 107,383 miles
  • 2006 – 88,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,537 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,537 miles (+2,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    205,537 miles
    Test number
    476197951164
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass202,878 miles (+1,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    202,878 miles
    Test number
    818153322128
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass201,564 miles (+1,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    201,564 miles
    Test number
    813617254739
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass199,700 miles (+2,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    199,700 miles
    Test number
    587216722796
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass197,152 miles (+1,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    197,152 miles
    Test number
    588270589402
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass195,255 miles (+1,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    195,255 miles
    Test number
    422279275729
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass193,605 miles (+1,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    193,605 miles
    Test number
    746831014198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass192,218 miles (+1,403)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    192,218 miles
    Test number
    922901222218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass190,815 miles (+2,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    190,815 miles
    Test number
    674480254491
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass188,443 miles (+3,171)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    188,443 miles
    Test number
    146766076601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass185,272 miles (+2,825)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    185,272 miles
    Test number
    836519154105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass182,447 miles (+3,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    182,447 miles
    Test number
    867740215253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass179,257 miles (+4,648)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    179,257 miles
    Test number
    916566314274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass174,609 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    174,609 miles
    Test number
    516617913283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass170,805 miles (+9,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    170,805 miles
    Test number
    845648602122
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass161,622 miles (+9,942)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    161,622 miles
    Test number
    256346291022
    • NoteAll front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
  17. Pass151,680 miles (+13,602)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    151,680 miles
    Test number
    820956210113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass138,078 miles (+13,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    138,078 miles
    Test number
    580306109138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  19. Pass124,991 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    124,991 miles
    Test number
    764196818121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • 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)
  20. Fail124,991 miles (+17,608)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,991 miles
    Test number
    664233018137
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  21. Pass107,383 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    107,383 miles
    Test number
    371195217190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail106,761 miles (+18,204)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,761 miles
    Test number
    272790907414
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  23. Pass88,557 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    88,557 miles
    Test number
    950813466044
    • NoteFront tyres wearing edge
    • NoteHandbrake performance just o k

Questions about V8 MBM

Does V8 MBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 MBM is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 MBM?
The MOT on V8 MBM is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 MBM done?
V8 MBM was recorded at 205,537 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 5,733 miles a year.
Has V8 MBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 MBM has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2008.
Has the mileage on V8 MBM 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 MBM find?
V8 MBM passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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