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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc

Y246 LHTMOT history

Y246 LHT is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

Y246 LHT 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 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
139,846 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y246 LHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y246 LHT was last recorded at 139,846 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 4,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,363 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,483 miles
Average per year
3,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,846 miles
  • 2025 – 135,363 miles
  • 2024 – 134,769 miles
  • 2023 – 130,634 miles
  • 2022 – 129,650 miles
  • 2020 – 129,314 miles
  • 2019 – 126,315 miles
  • 2018 – 124,184 miles
  • 2017 – 120,964 miles
  • 2016 – 117,218 miles
  • 2015 – 113,543 miles
  • 2014 – 109,613 miles
  • 2013 – 104,984 miles
  • 2012 – 99,515 miles
  • 2011 – 93,311 miles
  • 2010 – 86,086 miles
  • 2009 – 82,347 miles
  • 2008 – 78,775 miles
  • 2006 – 62,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,846 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,846 miles (+4,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    139,846 miles
    Test number
    813646069867
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass135,363 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    135,363 miles
    Test number
    225135055343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    134,769 miles
    Test number
    572911385261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail134,769 miles (+4,135)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,769 miles
    Test number
    542402722822
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass130,634 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,634 miles
    Test number
    591186144340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    129,650 miles
    Test number
    503160929351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail129,650 miles (+336)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,650 miles
    Test number
    403586844853
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass129,314 miles (+2,999)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    129,314 miles
    Test number
    600145834452
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise center stop light not working

  9. Pass126,315 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,315 miles
    Test number
    394594346946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,184 miles
    Test number
    221553635790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,184 miles (+3,220)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,184 miles
    Test number
    774749713401
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass120,964 miles (+3,746)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,964 miles
    Test number
    729954017136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,218 miles (+3,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    117,218 miles
    Test number
    586531455442
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly

  14. Pass113,543 miles (+3,930)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    113,543 miles
    Test number
    869031165029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,613 miles (+4,629)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,613 miles
    Test number
    879182554032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,984 miles (+5,469)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    104,984 miles
    Test number
    188561973055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,515 miles (+6,204)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    99,515 miles
    Test number
    717427262091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,311 miles (+7,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    93,311 miles
    Test number
    419902551022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass86,086 miles (+3,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    86,086 miles
    Test number
    451637970077
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass82,347 miles (+3,572)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    82,347 miles
    Test number
    321455179032
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake a little tight

  21. Pass78,775 miles (+16,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    78,775 miles
    Test number
    672297578036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass62,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    62,008 miles
    Test number
    890385796005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y246 LHT

Does Y246 LHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y246 LHT is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y246 LHT?
The MOT on Y246 LHT is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y246 LHT done?
Y246 LHT was recorded at 139,846 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 3,851 miles a year.
Has Y246 LHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y246 LHT has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y246 LHT 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 Y246 LHT find?
Y246 LHT passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides.

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