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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

W651 DBEMOT history

W651 DBE is a blue petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 16 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 23 of 37 MOT tests, with 142,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

W651 DBE blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
142,848 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
37
23 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W651 DBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W651 DBE was last recorded at 142,848 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 2,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,667 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,181 miles
Average per year
5,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,848 miles
  • 2025 – 140,667 miles
  • 2024 – 139,601 miles
  • 2023 – 136,696 miles
  • 2022 – 134,018 miles
  • 2021 – 132,874 miles
  • 2020 – 131,902 miles
  • 2019 – 128,377 miles
  • 2018 – 123,668 miles
  • 2017 – 117,568 miles
  • 2016 – 111,371 miles
  • 2015 – 104,128 miles
  • 2014 – 96,681 miles
  • 2013 – 89,185 miles
  • 2012 – 81,120 miles
  • 2011 – 71,142 miles
  • 2010 – 62,350 miles
  • 2009 – 55,340 miles
  • 2008 – 50,532 miles
  • 2007 – 46,089 miles
  • 2006 – 41,380 miles
  • 2005 – 33,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,848 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

37 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,848 miles (+2,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    142,848 miles
    Test number
    134398925114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass140,667 miles (+1,066)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    140,667 miles
    Test number
    973439537707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,601 miles (+2,905)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    139,601 miles
    Test number
    276799085452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass136,696 miles (+19)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,696 miles
    Test number
    382627153975
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top Rear Arm Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top Rear Arm Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail136,677 miles (+2,659)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,677 miles
    Test number
    370061354733
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top Rear Arm Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top Rear Arm Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass134,018 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,018 miles
    Test number
    106981300899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail134,017 miles (+1,143)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,017 miles
    Test number
    915374931622
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass132,874 miles (+972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,874 miles
    Test number
    220828188032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass131,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,902 miles
    Test number
    667238455246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail131,902 miles (+3,525)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,902 miles
    Test number
    973445654227
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass128,377 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,377 miles
    Test number
    266636156887
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail128,377 miles (+4,709)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,377 miles
    Test number
    314991436297
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass123,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    123,668 miles
    Test number
    229156577347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail123,668 miles (+6,100)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,668 miles
    Test number
    467429864969
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brakes imbalanced across an axle effort low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass117,568 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    117,568 miles
    Test number
    568816471657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,532 miles (+6,161)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,532 miles
    Test number
    335811247002
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass111,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    111,371 miles
    Test number
    945228638852
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail111,368 miles (+7,240)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,368 miles
    Test number
    104658287335
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass104,128 miles (+7,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    104,128 miles
    Test number
    996964847974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp just ok
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass96,681 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    96,681 miles
    Test number
    249813804379
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked

  21. Fail96,681 miles (+7,496)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,681 miles
    Test number
    756773304312
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked

  22. Pass89,185 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    89,185 miles
    Test number
    766357813367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail89,183 miles (+8,063)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,183 miles
    Test number
    897757313367
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass81,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,120 miles
    Test number
    378700922330
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail81,111 miles (+9,969)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,111 miles
    Test number
    126690822390
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass71,142 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    71,142 miles
    Test number
    565185711395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail71,136 miles (+8,786)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,136 miles
    Test number
    717804911310
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass62,350 miles (+6)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,350 miles
    Test number
    734330820392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth wiper blades just passable

  29. Fail62,344 miles (+7,004)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,344 miles
    Test number
    301899810346
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth wiper blades just passable

  30. Pass55,340 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,340 miles
    Test number
    511582329323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass53,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,534 miles
    Test number
    944891539239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail53,534 miles (+3,002)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,534 miles
    Test number
    993001339236
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Fail50,532 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,532 miles
    Test number
    312930948496
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  34. Pass50,532 miles (+4,443)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    50,532 miles
    Test number
    491020848286
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  35. Pass46,089 miles (+4,709)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,089 miles
    Test number
    811192037206
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f headlamp beam pattern poor and lamp condensated

  36. Pass41,380 miles (+8,217)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    41,380 miles
    Test number
    262692186264
    • NoteCenter stop lamp slightly dimmmer than NS & OS
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight feathering of NSF tyre outer edge
    • NoteSlight misting of NS headlamp & indicator outer cover , not effecting light output or beam image
    • NoteSlight damage to center of OS outer sill

  37. Pass33,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    33,163 miles
    Test number
    830945615241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W651 DBE

Does W651 DBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W651 DBE is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on W651 DBE?
The MOT on W651 DBE is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W651 DBE done?
W651 DBE was recorded at 142,848 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 5,169 miles a year.
Has W651 DBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W651 DBE has failed 14 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on W651 DBE 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 W651 DBE find?
W651 DBE passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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