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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,999 cc

8266EMOT history

8266E is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 80,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

8266E 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 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,425 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8266E
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8266E was last recorded at 80,425 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,961 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
464 miles
Average per year
3,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,425 miles
  • 2025 – 79,961 miles
  • 2024 – 78,858 miles
  • 2022 – 72,012 miles
  • 2021 – 67,424 miles
  • 2020 – 65,019 miles
  • 2019 – 62,431 miles
  • 2018 – 58,640 miles
  • 2017 – 54,686 miles
  • 2016 – 50,329 miles
  • 2015 – 46,336 miles
  • 2014 – 41,500 miles
  • 2013 – 35,250 miles
  • 2012 – 32,645 miles
  • 2011 – 27,809 miles
  • 2010 – 22,928 miles
  • 2009 – 17,209 miles
  • 2008 – 12,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,425 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,425 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,425 miles
    Test number
    275058205598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,961 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,961 miles
    Test number
    985411387534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,858 miles (+6,846)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    78,858 miles
    Test number
    415076626506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,012 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    72,012 miles
    Test number
    750585609919
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  5. Fail72,011 miles (+4,587)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,011 miles
    Test number
    537628981177
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  6. Pass67,424 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,424 miles
    Test number
    564835868155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,019 miles (+2,588)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,019 miles
    Test number
    379365767786
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass62,431 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,431 miles
    Test number
    567766564101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,640 miles (+3,954)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    58,640 miles
    Test number
    529126164170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,686 miles (+4,357)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    54,686 miles
    Test number
    180402702255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,329 miles (+3,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,329 miles
    Test number
    828348120820
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  12. Pass46,336 miles (+4,836)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,336 miles
    Test number
    343736977102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,500 miles (+6,250)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,500 miles
    Test number
    878862174223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,250 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,250 miles
    Test number
    409860973299
    • 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)
  15. Fail35,248 miles (+2,603)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,248 miles
    Test number
    248012263279
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass32,645 miles (+4,836)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,645 miles
    Test number
    307919442270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,809 miles
    Test number
    237850331280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,809 miles (+4,881)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,809 miles
    Test number
    947228221234
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  19. Pass22,928 miles (+5,719)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    22,928 miles
    Test number
    184320830227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,209 miles (+4,417)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    17,209 miles
    Test number
    601244429239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    12,792 miles
    Test number
    494042038259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8266E

What vehicle is registration 8266E currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8266E on a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 29 Jul 2005. 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 8266E currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8266E is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8266E?
The MOT on 8266E is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8266E done?
8266E was recorded at 80,425 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 3,771 miles a year.
Has 8266E ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8266E has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on 8266E 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 8266E find?
8266E passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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