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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 4,941 cc

Y877 FELMOT history

Y877 FEL is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 121,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2023.

Y877 FEL black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2023
Mileage
121,988 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y877 FEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y877 FEL was last recorded at 121,988 miles on 2 Sept 2023, 755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,233 miles · 27 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
755 miles
Average per year
5,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,988 miles
  • 2022 – 121,233 miles
  • 2021 – 120,381 miles
  • 2020 – 118,507 miles
  • 2019 – 115,450 miles
  • 2018 – 111,949 miles
  • 2017 – 108,100 miles
  • 2016 – 100,229 miles
  • 2015 – 96,284 miles
  • 2013 – 88,717 miles
  • 2011 – 83,027 miles
  • 2010 – 79,134 miles
  • 2009 – 70,172 miles
  • 2008 – 62,247 miles
  • 2007 – 47,258 miles
  • 2006 – 28,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail121,988 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail121,988 miles (+755)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,988 miles
    Test number
    566743639528
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass121,233 miles (+852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,233 miles
    Test number
    251280028161
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear inner sill panels corroded (jacking points)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked n/s

  3. Pass120,381 miles (+1,874)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    120,381 miles
    Test number
    640847840962
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass118,507 miles (+3,057)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    118,507 miles
    Test number
    717770534098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion n/s/r inner sill jacking point

  5. Pass115,450 miles (+3,501)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,450 miles
    Test number
    949725032478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,949 miles (+3,849)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    111,949 miles
    Test number
    437980602999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes pitted
    • AdvisoryCam cover gaskets leak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryRear diff leak

  7. Pass108,100 miles (+7,871)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,100 miles
    Test number
    543998336066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,229 miles (+3,945)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,229 miles
    Test number
    272826302426
    • AdvisoryCreaking from suspesion
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust corroded and broken but exhaust is secure
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass96,284 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,284 miles
    Test number
    455741375081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  10. Fail96,284 miles (+7,567)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,284 miles
    Test number
    608010175077
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  11. Pass88,717 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,717 miles
    Test number
    867267963059
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteSlight brake bind o/s rear

  12. Fail88,717 miles (+5,690)4 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,717 miles
    Test number
    228136263089
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteSlight brake bind o/s rear

  13. Pass83,027 miles (+3,893)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    83,027 miles
    Test number
    948673841228
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteEngine covers fitted not allowing full inspection
    • NoteImbalance on parking brake
    • NoteN/s headlight slightly low
    • NoteUnder bodytrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  14. Pass79,134 miles (+8,962)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,134 miles
    Test number
    302971710408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteN/s fuel tank strap loose
    • NoteOil leak rear axle

  15. Pass70,172 miles (+7,925)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    70,172 miles
    Test number
    583190829010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,247 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    62,247 miles
    Test number
    110384728031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  17. Fail62,247 miles (+14,989)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,247 miles
    Test number
    400484928001
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  18. Pass47,258 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,258 miles
    Test number
    794028967015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,236 miles (+18,347)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,236 miles
    Test number
    900164267030
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteC/l 472803

  20. Pass28,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,889 miles
    Test number
    594951246010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y877 FEL

Does Y877 FEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y877 FEL expired on 26 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y877 FEL?
The MOT on Y877 FEL expired on 26 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y877 FEL done?
Y877 FEL was recorded at 121,988 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2023, an average of 5,302 miles a year.
Has Y877 FEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y877 FEL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y877 FEL 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 Y877 FEL find?
Y877 FEL failed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2023 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and jacking point; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and jacking point; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 1 more.

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