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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc

Y885 RVSMOT history

Y885 RVS is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 26 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 113,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

Y885 RVS 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 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
113,129 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y885 RVS
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
26 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y885 RVS was last recorded at 113,129 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 1,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,296 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,833 miles
Average per year
3,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,129 miles
  • 2024 – 111,296 miles
  • 2023 – 109,873 miles
  • 2022 – 107,467 miles
  • 2021 – 105,560 miles
  • 2020 – 103,890 miles
  • 2019 – 101,058 miles
  • 2018 – 97,706 miles
  • 2017 – 95,622 miles
  • 2016 – 93,347 miles
  • 2015 – 89,162 miles
  • 2014 – 87,212 miles
  • 2013 – 84,121 miles
  • 2012 – 81,596 miles
  • 2011 – 76,927 miles
  • 2010 – 72,546 miles
  • 2009 – 71,473 miles
  • 2008 – 69,288 miles
  • 2007 – 62,498 miles
  • 2006 – 55,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,129 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,129 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,129 miles
    Test number
    412080555682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,296 miles (+1,423)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,296 miles
    Test number
    325681817656
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass109,873 miles (+2,406)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,873 miles
    Test number
    159913385075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,467 miles (+1,907)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,467 miles
    Test number
    134784429156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,560 miles (+1,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,560 miles
    Test number
    603612804954
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass103,890 miles (+2,832)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,890 miles
    Test number
    537127686612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,058 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,058 miles
    Test number
    234370338548
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail101,056 miles (+3,350)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,056 miles
    Test number
    816636007634
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass97,706 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,706 miles
    Test number
    989086139364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,622 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,622 miles
    Test number
    293834573310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,347 miles (+4,185)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,347 miles
    Test number
    968859285970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,162 miles (+1,950)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    89,162 miles
    Test number
    117111375474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,212 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,212 miles
    Test number
    799936714355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,121 miles (+2,525)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    84,121 miles
    Test number
    478879913400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,596 miles (+4,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,596 miles
    Test number
    355340812306
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass76,927 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    76,927 miles
    Test number
    307764811326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,546 miles (+1,073)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,546 miles
    Test number
    841137280288
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has side wall cut

  18. Pass71,473 miles (+2,185)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    71,473 miles
    Test number
    114772329316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass69,288 miles (+6,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    69,288 miles
    Test number
    790541738327
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass62,498 miles (+7,480)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    62,498 miles
    Test number
    611863007330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    55,018 miles
    Test number
    494979216429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y885 RVS

Does Y885 RVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y885 RVS is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y885 RVS?
The MOT on Y885 RVS is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y885 RVS done?
Y885 RVS was recorded at 113,129 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 3,061 miles a year.
Has Y885 RVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y885 RVS has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on Y885 RVS 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 Y885 RVS find?
Y885 RVS passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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