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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,941 cc

W5 ROSMOT history

W5 ROS is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 8 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2023.

W5 ROS 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 9 Oct 2024
Mileage
83,226 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 ROS
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
8 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 ROS was last recorded at 83,226 miles on 10 Oct 2022, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,175 miles · 11 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
1,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 83,226 miles
  • 2021 – 83,175 miles
  • 2018 – 82,938 miles
  • 2017 – 81,944 miles
  • 2016 – 80,341 miles
  • 2015 – 79,809 miles
  • 2014 – 76,224 miles
  • 2013 – 75,036 miles
  • 2011 – 74,431 miles
  • 2010 – 73,641 miles
  • 2009 – 73,202 miles
  • 2008 – 70,427 miles
  • 2007 – 65,432 miles
  • 2006 – 59,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has water ingress inside lens
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Corrosion at rear of O/S and N/S inner sill's

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Corrosion starting on front to back metal brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Fuel tank straps corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    779670706535
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank support straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has water ingress inside lens
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,226 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,226 miles
    Test number
    722670362241
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Advanced corrosion at rear of N/S inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Advanced corrosion at rear of O/S inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion at rear of O/S outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail83,226 miles (+51)6 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,226 miles
    Test number
    730494462863
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Advanced corrosion at rear of N/S inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Advanced corrosion at rear of O/S inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion at rear of O/S outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,175 miles (+237)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,175 miles
    Test number
    482223195699
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear differential but not excessive.
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt slow to retract.

  5. Pass82,938 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    82,938 miles
    Test number
    966267945411
    • AdvisoryCorrosion at rear of O/S and N/S inner sill's
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting on front to back metal brake pipes
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded

  6. Fail82,938 miles (+994)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,938 miles
    Test number
    608724662131
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low Reflector insecure (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion at rear of O/S and N/S inner sill's
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting on front to back metal brake pipes
    • AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Metal brake pipe corroded - Advise replacement
    • AdvisoryWater in N/S head lamp

  7. Pass81,944 miles (+1,603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,944 miles
    Test number
    770615104241
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted restricting view
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion starting under vehicle

  8. Pass80,341 miles (+532)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    80,341 miles
    Test number
    769135265820
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded corrosion on all pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion on all brakes (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively From all brakes (3.7.B.3)

  9. Pass79,809 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,809 miles
    Test number
    747770835024
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail79,809 miles (+3,585)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,809 miles
    Test number
    388719125057
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust braket to gearbox broken , stud broken on downpipe flange.

  11. Pass76,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    76,224 miles
    Test number
    757240054019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,224 miles (+1,188)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,224 miles
    Test number
    506180354031
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass75,036 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,036 miles
    Test number
    696570753066
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHeavey corrosion on front to back metal fuel pipe

  14. Fail75,036 miles (+605)2 dangerous3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,036 miles
    Test number
    435749043078
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn severely on inner edges
    • NoteCracks around tread of O/S and N/S front tyres
    • NoteHeavey corrosion on front to back metal fuel pipe

  15. Pass74,431 miles (+790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    74,431 miles
    Test number
    388852771434
    • 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)

  16. Pass73,641 miles (+439)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,641 miles
    Test number
    383628250278
    • 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)
    • NoteCorrosion starting on all metal brake pipes under vehicle
    • NoteCracks around tread of N/S front tyre
    • NoteFront to back metal fuel pipe corroded

  17. Pass73,202 miles (+2,775)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    73,202 miles
    Test number
    334345069407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn on inner edges
    • NoteCorrosion starting on front to back metal brake pipes
    • NoteHeavey corrosion on front to bak metal fuel pipes

  18. Pass70,427 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    70,427 miles
    Test number
    531556378221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,425 miles (+4,993)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,425 miles
    Test number
    732305878221
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  20. Pass65,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,432 miles
    Test number
    890769057001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,432 miles (+6,086)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,432 miles
    Test number
    110204557005
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront to back metal fuel pipe corroded

  22. Pass59,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    59,346 miles
    Test number
    314862366041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 ROS

Does W5 ROS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W5 ROS expired on 9 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W5 ROS?
The MOT on W5 ROS expired on 9 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W5 ROS done?
W5 ROS was recorded at 83,226 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2022, an average of 1,438 miles a year.
Has W5 ROS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 ROS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on W5 ROS 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 ROS find?
W5 ROS passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2023 with 17 advisories: central rear fluid leak, but not excessive differential; fuel tank support straps corroded; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 14 more.

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