The road tax status for M550 FWV is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for M550 FWV?

The MOT for M550 FWV is valid and due for renewal on or before 25 May 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of M550 FWV?

The recorded mileage for M550 FWV is 149,364 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is M550 FWV ULEZ compliant?

No, M550 FWV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1994 BMW M5 3.8L Petrol · M550 FWV

M550 FWV

1994 BMW M5 (3.8L, petrol). First registered 28/11/1994. Recorded mileage 149,364 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW M5
Year / Origin: 1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 25/05/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 149,364 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 3.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 25/05/2026

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Mileage: 149,364 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1994
Engine: 3795cc

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M550 FWV Key Findings

31 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2025
149,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (49 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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Known faults for BMW M5

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M550 FWV Mileage History

06/02/2006115,054 mi
07/02/2006115,054 mi
25/01/2007118,170 mi+3,116 mi
25/01/2008124,053 mi+5,883 mi
05/02/2009125,378 mi+1,325 mi
05/02/2009125,378 mi
05/02/2010126,473 mi+1,095 mi
28/01/2011127,604 mi+1,131 mi
03/03/2011127,649 mi+45 mi
23/02/2012130,558 mi+2,909 mi
01/03/2013132,016 mi+1,458 mi
01/03/2013132,016 mi
19/02/2014133,683 mi+1,667 mi
24/02/2015135,819 mi+2,136 mi
17/03/2015135,893 mi+74 mi
02/03/2016137,775 mi+1,882 mi
16/03/2017139,617 mi+1,842 mi
29/03/2017139,628 mi+11 mi
05/03/2018141,180 mi+1,552 mi
19/03/2018141,256 mi+76 mi
14/03/2019142,481 mi+1,225 mi
05/03/2020144,180 mi+1,699 mi
01/03/2021145,910 mi+1,730 mi
03/03/2021145,115 mi-795 mi
24/02/2022145,953 mi+838 mi
28/02/2022145,954 mi+1 mi
09/02/2023146,874 mi+920 mi
05/02/2024148,064 mi+1,190 mi
08/02/2024148,065 mi+1 mi
19/02/2025149,315 mi+1,250 mi
27/05/2025149,364 mi+49 mi

Average of roughly 1,778 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

M550 FWV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 15:57

MOT Analysis

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31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW M5 (M550 FWV) between February 2006 and May 2025.

The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 27 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (49 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Bodywork (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 113 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.

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