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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc

Y311 OLFMOT history

Y311 OLF is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 20 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

Y311 OLF 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 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
120,131 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,698 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y311 OLF
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
20 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y311 OLF was last recorded at 120,131 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,533 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
598 miles
Average per year
2,698 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,131 miles
  • 2025 – 119,533 miles
  • 2024 – 118,805 miles
  • 2023 – 118,635 miles
  • 2022 – 118,101 miles
  • 2021 – 117,598 miles
  • 2019 – 117,019 miles
  • 2018 – 116,924 miles
  • 2015 – 116,257 miles
  • 2014 – 114,449 miles
  • 2013 – 103,907 miles
  • 2012 – 102,058 miles
  • 2011 – 100,350 miles
  • 2010 – 95,107 miles
  • 2009 – 85,032 miles
  • 2008 – 76,506 miles
  • 2006 – 65,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,131 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Under covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2019

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,131 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    120,131 miles
    Test number
    760166285209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,533 miles (+728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    119,533 miles
    Test number
    210722932031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass118,805 miles (+170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    118,805 miles
    Test number
    826125974260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass118,635 miles (+534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,635 miles
    Test number
    455735101540
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass118,101 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,101 miles
    Test number
    464085123669
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Fail118,097 miles (+499)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,097 miles
    Test number
    750245508358
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass117,598 miles (+579)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,598 miles
    Test number
    929669900554
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o\s and n\s (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass117,019 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,019 miles
    Test number
    457570935515
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySills corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  9. Fail117,014 miles (+90)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,014 miles
    Test number
    176418023666
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding dangerous (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySills corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  10. Pass116,924 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,924 miles
    Test number
    162678969808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,257 miles (+1,808)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    116,257 miles
    Test number
    854696409593
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryDiff pinion oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  12. Pass114,449 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    114,449 miles
    Test number
    467290804444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear diff oil leak
  13. Fail114,443 miles (+10,536)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,443 miles
    Test number
    759710904332
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear diff oil leak
  14. Pass103,907 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    103,907 miles
    Test number
    565467083244
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Fail103,907 miles (+1,849)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,907 miles
    Test number
    318140883473
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Pass102,058 miles (+1,708)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    102,058 miles
    Test number
    847354762240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,350 miles (+5,243)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    100,350 miles
    Test number
    755884261268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,107 miles (+10,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    95,107 miles
    Test number
    681022750245
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass85,032 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    85,032 miles
    Test number
    430912499261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,030 miles (+52)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,030 miles
    Test number
    980429789206
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Fail84,978 miles (+8,472)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,978 miles
    Test number
    222144579246
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  22. Pass76,506 miles (+10,771)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    76,506 miles
    Test number
    450519958213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside
  23. Pass65,735 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    65,735 miles
    Test number
    143242186243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    65,430 miles
    Test number
    973289236197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y311 OLF

Does Y311 OLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y311 OLF is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y311 OLF?
The MOT on Y311 OLF is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y311 OLF done?
Y311 OLF was recorded at 120,131 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 2,698 miles a year.
Has Y311 OLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y311 OLF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y311 OLF 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 Y311 OLF find?
Y311 OLF passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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