BMW M5
Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 4,395 cc
W5 NGLMOT history
W5 NGL is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 12 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 57,089 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 57,089 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,857 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 NGL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,395 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 12 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 NGL was last recorded at 57,089 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 56,159 miles · 4 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 930 miles
- Average per year
- 2,857 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 57,089 miles
- 2025 – 56,159 miles
- 2024 – 53,718 miles
- 2023 – 53,655 miles
- 2022 – 52,335 miles
- 2021 – 47,075 miles
- 2020 – 37,402 miles
- 2019 – 37,067 miles
- 2018 – 36,437 miles
- 2017 – 35,387 miles
- 2016 – 33,450 miles
- 2014 – 23,967 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 18 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57,089 miles (+930)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 57,089 miles
- Test number
- 420491436913
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass56,159 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 56,159 miles
- Test number
- 302189182181
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside down pipe from turbo (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail56,157 miles (+41)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,157 miles
- Test number
- 282610483444
- MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both cat joints (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail56,116 miles (+2,398)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,116 miles
- Test number
- 992244876193
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Pass53,718 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 53,718 miles
- Test number
- 295813558259
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail53,718 miles (+63)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,718 miles
- Test number
- 984907774876
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Fail53,655 miles (+1,320)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,655 miles
- Test number
- 252841713054
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Pass52,335 miles (+5,260)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 52,335 miles
- Test number
- 769922121869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,075 miles (+9,673)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 47,075 miles
- Test number
- 321802663498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,402 miles (+335)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 37,402 miles
- Test number
- 680139776438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,067 miles (+630)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 37,067 miles
- Test number
- 680383151920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,437 miles (+1,050)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 36,437 miles
- Test number
- 198755281389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,387 miles (+1,937)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 35,387 miles
- Test number
- 680785931551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,450 miles (+3,320)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 33,450 miles
- Test number
- 412359841399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,130 miles (+6,163)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 30,130 miles
- Test number
- 888891030911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,967 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 23,967 miles
- Test number
- 548762854300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W5 NGL
- Does W5 NGL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 NGL is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W5 NGL?
- The MOT on W5 NGL is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 NGL done?
- W5 NGL was recorded at 57,089 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,857 miles a year.
- Has W5 NGL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 NGL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on W5 NGL 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 W5 NGL find?
- W5 NGL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust noisy.
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