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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,999 cc

Y304 TGPMOT history

Y304 TGP is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 14 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 35,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

Y304 TGP 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 Apr 2027
Mileage
35,770 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y304 TGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y304 TGP was last recorded at 35,770 miles on 1 May 2026, 275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,495 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
275 miles
Average per year
1,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,770 miles
  • 2025 – 35,495 miles
  • 2024 – 34,623 miles
  • 2023 – 34,183 miles
  • 2022 – 32,477 miles
  • 2015 – 25,607 miles
  • 2014 – 24,756 miles
  • 2013 – 23,602 miles
  • 2012 – 22,594 miles
  • 2009 – 18,500 miles
  • 2008 – 16,586 miles
  • 2007 – 14,929 miles
  • 2006 – 13,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,770 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp reacting with indicators

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,770 miles (+275)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    35,770 miles
    Test number
    862478063820
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass35,495 miles (+2)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    35,495 miles
    Test number
    601096252629
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail35,493 miles (+870)1 dangerous4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,493 miles
    Test number
    979686965597
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass34,623 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    34,623 miles
    Test number
    738916388885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,183 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    34,183 miles
    Test number
    517040071003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp reacting with indicators (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp reacting with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

  6. Fail34,182 miles (+1,705)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,182 miles
    Test number
    461991851321
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp reacting with indicators (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp reacting with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

  7. Pass32,477 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    32,477 miles
    Test number
    912774717490
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    555415137969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    512250387720
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    246713640364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  11. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    399129320851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. FailMileage not read3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    377800178791
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    327892583937
    • AdvisoryEML on.

  14. FailMileage not read6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    797841750178
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEML on.

  15. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    639117764921
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on

  16. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    949597905649
    • AdvisoryBoth windscreen wipers leaving a slight smear
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on

  17. Pass25,607 miles (+851)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    25,607 miles
    Test number
    877305505149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light is on

  18. Pass24,756 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    24,756 miles
    Test number
    505847904154
    • NoteEML Warning light on.
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread badly cracked.[Dunlop SP Sport 2030 245/40 X ZR18]

  19. Fail24,756 miles (+1,154)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,756 miles
    Test number
    888792604196
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEML Warning light on.
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread badly cracked.[Dunlop SP Sport 2030 245/40 X ZR18]

  20. Pass23,602 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    23,602 miles
    Test number
    277235203120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,594 miles
    Test number
    279555712155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    416601411167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    449501411117
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    210401910484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    18,500 miles
    Test number
    874870829164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail18,500 miles (+1,914)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,500 miles
    Test number
    212219819142
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass16,586 miles (+1,657)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,586 miles
    Test number
    840949518189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,929 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    14,929 miles
    Test number
    911191807173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass13,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    13,203 miles
    Test number
    931230616133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y304 TGP

Does Y304 TGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y304 TGP is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y304 TGP?
The MOT on Y304 TGP is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y304 TGP done?
Y304 TGP was recorded at 35,770 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 1,127 miles a year.
Has Y304 TGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y304 TGP has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y304 TGP 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 Y304 TGP find?
Y304 TGP passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 4 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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