BMW logo

BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 4,941 cc

2 TAWMOT history

2 TAW is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 17 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

2 TAW 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 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
144,881 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,297 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for 2 TAW in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
2 TAW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2 TAW was last recorded at 144,881 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Oct 2020: 139,404 miles, lower than 140,001 miles on 15 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
144,866 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
4,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,881 miles
  • 2025 – 144,749 miles
  • 2022 – 144,131 miles
  • 2021 – 141,454 miles
  • 2020 – 139,404 miles
  • 2019 – 137,259 miles
  • 2018 – 131,817 miles
  • 2017 – 127,052 miles
  • 2016 – 122,928 miles
  • 2015 – 118,637 miles
  • 2014 – 113,844 miles
  • 2013 – 106,210 miles
  • 2012 – 100,351 miles
  • 2011 – 94,727 miles
  • 2010 – 84,506 miles
  • 2009 – 71,895 miles
  • 2008 – 70,983 miles
  • 2007 – 64,555 miles
  • 2006 – 57,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,881 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,881 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    144,881 miles
    Test number
    183761794381
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail144,866 miles (+117)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,866 miles
    Test number
    864705252366
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded 2x main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective 2x (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass144,749 miles (+618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    144,749 miles
    Test number
    451601172687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass144,131 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,131 miles
    Test number
    318588291995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x

  5. Fail144,131 miles (+2,677)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,131 miles
    Test number
    417223035216
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x

  6. Pass141,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,454 miles
    Test number
    872180783084
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats.

  7. Fail141,454 miles (+2,050)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,454 miles
    Test number
    338561279589
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats.

  8. Pass139,404 miles (-597)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,404 miles
    Test number
    692332292097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail140,001 miles (+2,742)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,001 miles
    Test number
    252920771403
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass137,259 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    137,259 miles
    Test number
    158479870533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail137,257 miles (+5,440)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,257 miles
    Test number
    554421494769
    • 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))

  12. Pass131,817 miles (+4,765)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    131,817 miles
    Test number
    659092590386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,052 miles (+4,124)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    127,052 miles
    Test number
    607548294809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,928 miles (+4,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    122,928 miles
    Test number
    335977893608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass118,637 miles (+4,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    118,637 miles
    Test number
    429461985109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass113,844 miles (+7,634)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    113,844 miles
    Test number
    726270874146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,210 miles (+5,859)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    106,210 miles
    Test number
    659801673164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,351 miles (+5,624)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    100,351 miles
    Test number
    735901372124
    • NoteOil leak from rear differential

  19. Pass94,727 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    94,727 miles
    Test number
    715341571147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail94,727 miles (+10,221)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,727 miles
    Test number
    779334561120
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass84,506 miles (+12,611)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    84,506 miles
    Test number
    232442060445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,895 miles (+912)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,895 miles
    Test number
    454314869121
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  23. Pass70,983 miles (+6,428)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    70,983 miles
    Test number
    354207258105
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low

  24. Pass64,555 miles (+7,430)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    64,555 miles
    Test number
    242459757496
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r inner brake pad worn
    • NoteNo fluid flow from n/s/f windscreen washer jet

  25. Pass57,125 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    57,125 miles
    Test number
    824445046135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,084 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,084 miles
    Test number
    692354546156
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Questions about 2 TAW

What vehicle is registration 2 TAW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2 TAW on a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 17 May 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 2 TAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2 TAW is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2 TAW?
The MOT on 2 TAW is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2 TAW done?
2 TAW was recorded at 144,881 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 4,297 miles a year.
Has 2 TAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2 TAW has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 2 TAW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 2 TAW find?
2 TAW passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

Related registrations

Browse all 2T registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.