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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,941 cc

786 GAMOT history

786 GA is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 26 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

786 GA 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 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
131,340 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
786 GA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

786 GA was last recorded at 131,340 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,407 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
933 miles
Average per year
3,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,340 miles
  • 2025 – 130,407 miles
  • 2024 – 130,237 miles
  • 2020 – 129,672 miles
  • 2019 – 127,781 miles
  • 2018 – 126,061 miles
  • 2017 – 120,286 miles
  • 2016 – 114,261 miles
  • 2015 – 105,295 miles
  • 2014 – 92,989 miles
  • 2013 – 91,401 miles
  • 2012 – 88,615 miles
  • 2011 – 85,946 miles
  • 2010 – 81,375 miles
  • 2009 – 78,473 miles
  • 2008 – 72,867 miles
  • 2007 – 66,497 miles
  • 2006 – 58,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,340 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,340 miles (+933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    131,340 miles
    Test number
    782750375741
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  2. Pass130,407 miles (+170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    130,407 miles
    Test number
    822869013654
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,237 miles (+565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,237 miles
    Test number
    415630007765
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass129,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    129,672 miles
    Test number
    354721568166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail129,672 miles (+1,891)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,672 miles
    Test number
    173167001891
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass127,781 miles (+1,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,781 miles
    Test number
    466545437866
    • 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))

  7. Pass126,061 miles (+5,775)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,061 miles
    Test number
    792822571744
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass120,286 miles (+6,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,286 miles
    Test number
    215493824518
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass114,261 miles (+8,966)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    114,261 miles
    Test number
    260384646704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass105,295 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    105,295 miles
    Test number
    467438925028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  11. Fail105,295 miles (+12,306)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,295 miles
    Test number
    945647625091
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  12. Pass92,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,989 miles
    Test number
    789370834003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,989 miles (+1,588)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,989 miles
    Test number
    815667024014
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattery slighty insecure

  14. Pass91,401 miles3 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,401 miles
    Test number
    625020503133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteAll 4 tyre treads cracking due to age
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteRear diff oily

  15. Fail91,401 miles (+2,786)2 failures3 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,401 miles
    Test number
    765550003160
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteAll 4 tyre treads cracking due to age
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteRear diff oily

  16. Pass88,615 miles (+2,669)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    88,615 miles
    Test number
    146002822140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    85,946 miles
    Test number
    199769951202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,946 miles (+4,571)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,946 miles
    Test number
    257888051291
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFuel pipe corroded

  19. Pass81,375 miles (+2,902)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    81,375 miles
    Test number
    452993050252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    78,473 miles
    Test number
    672910969276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,473 miles (+5,606)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,473 miles
    Test number
    464200369280
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight diff oil leak.

  22. Pass72,867 miles (+6,370)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,867 miles
    Test number
    133253358254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,497 miles (+7,796)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    66,497 miles
    Test number
    553101067284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,701 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    58,701 miles
    Test number
    203973366287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,679 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    54,679 miles
    Test number
    163764426449
    • NoteCorrosion To The Front & Rear Brake Discs

Questions about 786 GA

What vehicle is registration 786 GA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 786 GA on a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 26 Mar 2001. 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 786 GA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 786 GA is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 786 GA?
The MOT on 786 GA is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 786 GA done?
786 GA was recorded at 131,340 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 3,710 miles a year.
Has 786 GA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 786 GA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2020.
Has the mileage on 786 GA 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 786 GA find?
786 GA passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; parking brake lever worn, but not excessively.

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