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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc

Y20 DPSMOT history

Y20 DPS is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 4 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 133,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

Y20 DPS black 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 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
133,634 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 DPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 DPS was last recorded at 133,634 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,298 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
336 miles
Average per year
4,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,634 miles
  • 2025 – 133,298 miles
  • 2024 – 132,190 miles
  • 2023 – 131,709 miles
  • 2022 – 130,981 miles
  • 2021 – 129,873 miles
  • 2020 – 129,013 miles
  • 2019 – 127,828 miles
  • 2018 – 126,534 miles
  • 2017 – 125,187 miles
  • 2016 – 122,849 miles
  • 2015 – 117,931 miles
  • 2014 – 111,779 miles
  • 2013 – 104,729 miles
  • 2012 – 96,983 miles
  • 2011 – 90,457 miles
  • 2010 – 83,215 miles
  • 2009 – 76,419 miles
  • 2008 – 68,342 miles
  • 2007 – 55,726 miles
  • 2006 – 42,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,634 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 (6.3.1d)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,634 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    133,634 miles
    Test number
    140997635611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,298 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    133,298 miles
    Test number
    818313004730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,190 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    132,190 miles
    Test number
    688480919445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,709 miles (+728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,709 miles
    Test number
    725009453177
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass130,981 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,981 miles
    Test number
    433047862355
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  6. Fail130,978 miles (+1,105)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,978 miles
    Test number
    448928418176
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  7. Pass129,873 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    129,873 miles
    Test number
    857396204062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,013 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    129,013 miles
    Test number
    147007092886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,828 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    127,828 miles
    Test number
    383362154685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,534 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    126,534 miles
    Test number
    498675853180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    125,187 miles
    Test number
    576020047755
    • AdvisoryFront pipe mtgs fragile
    • AdvisoryFront reaction bushes poor

  12. Fail125,187 miles (+2,338)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,187 miles
    Test number
    934111937055
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront pipe mtgs fragile
    • AdvisoryFront reaction bushes poor

  13. Pass122,849 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    122,849 miles
    Test number
    391045737429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail122,711 miles (+4,780)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,711 miles
    Test number
    547694610446
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff has major oil leak

  15. Pass117,931 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    117,931 miles
    Test number
    285216045472
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail117,931 miles (+6,152)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,931 miles
    Test number
    435466445151
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass111,779 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    111,779 miles
    Test number
    808154934129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres worn on inner edge

  18. Fail111,776 miles (+7,047)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,776 miles
    Test number
    535363534106
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres worn on inner edge

  19. Pass104,729 miles (+2)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    104,729 miles
    Test number
    147160423176
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on
    • NoteFront discs poor

  20. Fail104,727 miles (+7,744)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,727 miles
    Test number
    378299513124
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on
    • NoteFront discs poor

  21. Pass96,983 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    96,983 miles
    Test number
    425705022153
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail96,981 miles (+6,524)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,981 miles
    Test number
    429324922186
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass90,457 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    90,457 miles
    Test number
    909577531165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth rear tyre out of shape inner edges

  24. Fail90,457 miles (+7,242)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,457 miles
    Test number
    988805221146
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth rear tyre out of shape inner edges

  25. Pass83,215 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    83,215 miles
    Test number
    250228020430
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  26. Fail83,206 miles (+6,787)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,206 miles
    Test number
    702065520128
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass76,419 miles (+8,077)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    76,419 miles
    Test number
    882896229110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail68,342 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,342 miles
    Test number
    711937628189
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  29. Pass68,342 miles (+12,616)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    68,342 miles
    Test number
    862947228158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass55,726 miles (+13,264)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,726 miles
    Test number
    354116117100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass42,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,462 miles
    Test number
    101173326112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y20 DPS

Does Y20 DPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 DPS is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 DPS?
The MOT on Y20 DPS is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 DPS done?
Y20 DPS was recorded at 133,634 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 4,450 miles a year.
Has Y20 DPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 DPS has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y20 DPS 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 Y20 DPS find?
Y20 DPS passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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