BMW M5
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc
Y244 RWHMOT history
Y244 RWH is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 12 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,891 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 165,891 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,913 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y244 RWH
- 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
- 12 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y244 RWH was last recorded at 165,891 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 4,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Oct 2009: 83,176 miles, lower than 814,444 miles on 26 Jul 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 160,965 miles · 5 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,926 miles
- Average per year
- 4,913 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,891 miles
- 2024 – 160,965 miles
- 2023 – 155,107 miles
- 2022 – 145,986 miles
- 2021 – 139,291 miles
- 2020 – 136,480 miles
- 2019 – 129,939 miles
- 2018 – 123,474 miles
- 2017 – 117,651 miles
- 2016 – 109,715 miles
- 2015 – 100,093 miles
- 2014 – 85,138 miles
- 2013 – 84,673 miles
- 2011 – 84,617 miles
- 2010 – 84,352 miles
- 2009 – 83,176 miles
- 2008 – 814,444 miles
- 2007 – 76,975 miles
- 2006 – 69,451 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,891 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,891 miles (+4,926)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 165,891 miles
- Test number
- 831235452061
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,965 miles (+40)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 160,965 miles
- Test number
- 590299200259
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Fail160,925 miles (+5,818)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,925 miles
- Test number
- 365282849050
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,107 miles (+9,121)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 155,107 miles
- Test number
- 209425655671
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Pass145,986 miles (+1,614)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 145,986 miles
- Test number
- 340474057743
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear oil slight leaking rear diff
Pass144,372 miles (+5,081)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 144,372 miles
- Test number
- 128320174732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,291 miles (+400)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 139,291 miles
- Test number
- 244210933491
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail138,891 miles (+2,411)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,891 miles
- Test number
- 254977765068
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass136,480 miles (+6,541)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 136,480 miles
- Test number
- 792450564219
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer hub joint just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer hub joint just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear differential is weeping oil
Pass129,939 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 129,939 miles
- Test number
- 432922142607
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread
Fail129,939 miles (+6,465)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,939 miles
- Test number
- 100361049099
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread
Pass123,474 miles (+5,823)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 123,474 miles
- Test number
- 869296223900
- AdvisoryEml on
Pass117,651 miles (+7,936)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 117,651 miles
- Test number
- 150329676807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,715 miles (+9,622)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 109,715 miles
- Test number
- 265705306206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass100,093 miles (+14,955)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 100,093 miles
- Test number
- 619928545045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,138 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 85,138 miles
- Test number
- 796756434032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,136 miles (+463)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,136 miles
- Test number
- 799556434044
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass84,673 miles (+56)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 84,673 miles
- Test number
- 667065973036
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,617 miles (+265)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 84,617 miles
- Test number
- 766050761255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,352 miles (+1,176)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 84,352 miles
- Test number
- 390845270491
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,176 miles (-731,268)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 83,176 miles
- Test number
- 461831089271
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteOil leak
Pass814,444 miles (+737,469)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 814,444 miles
- Test number
- 932458308224
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine oil=low
- NoteNear side front tyre=3mm tread remaining (limit 1.6mm)
- NoteOil leak differential area (wet)
Pass76,975 miles (+7,524)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 76,975 miles
- Test number
- 124841887184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,451 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 69,451 miles
- Test number
- 250164576495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,451 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,451 miles
- Test number
- 220782676198
- FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y244 RWH
- Does Y244 RWH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y244 RWH is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y244 RWH?
- The MOT on Y244 RWH is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y244 RWH done?
- Y244 RWH was recorded at 165,891 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 4,913 miles a year.
- Has Y244 RWH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y244 RWH has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y244 RWH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y244 RWH find?
- Y244 RWH passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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