Bedford TM

Yellow · Diesel · 1988 · 8,200 cc

C5 BEDMOT history

C5 BED is a yellow diesel Bedford TM first used on 31 Dec 1988. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,001 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
81,001 km
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,140 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 BED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Bedford
Model
TM
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
8,200 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
31 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 BED was last recorded at 81,001 km on 13 Jun 2026, 1,036 km more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,965 km · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,036 km
Average per year
2,140 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,001 km
  • 2025 – 79,965 km
  • 2024 – 78,957 km
  • 2023 – 77,758 km
  • 2022 – 76,754 km
  • 2021 – 74,901 km
  • 2019 – 74,761 km
  • 2018 – 72,360 km
  • 2017 – 70,598 km
  • 2016 – 67,288 km
  • 2015 – 64,449 km
  • 2014 – 59,893 km
  • 2013 – 57,184 km
  • 2012 – 52,501 km
  • 2011 – 50,347 km
  • 2010 – 47,661 km
  • 2009 – 44,084 km
  • 2008 – 42,945 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,001 km
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various locations (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,001 km (+1,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    81,001 km
    Test number
    716296025220
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various locations (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,965 km (+1,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,965 km
    Test number
    388939102382
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,957 km (+1,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,957 km
    Test number
    214628127108
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,758 km (+1,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,758 km
    Test number
    786860582082
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,754 km (+1,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,754 km
    Test number
    499480594530
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass74,901 km (+140)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    74,901 km
    Test number
    667273486942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,761 km (+2,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,761 km
    Test number
    369091228202
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various locations (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various locations (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,360 km (+1,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,360 km
    Test number
    975848480072
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various locations (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,598 km (+3,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,598 km
    Test number
    424280180221
    • AdvisoryOil leak various

  10. Pass67,288 km (+2,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    67,288 km
    Test number
    290624512191
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ends (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass64,449 km (+4,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,449 km
    Test number
    669957602277
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front and rear (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass59,893 km (+2,709)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,893 km
    Test number
    109497274298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,184 km2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,184 km
    Test number
    115270763288
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass57,184 km (+4,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,184 km
    Test number
    468020663210
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass52,501 km (+2,154)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,501 km
    Test number
    966588452261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,347 km
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,347 km
    Test number
    395733761248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,347 km (+2,686)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,347 km
    Test number
    976943361231
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  18. Pass47,661 km (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,661 km
    Test number
    260930650221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,084 km (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,084 km
    Test number
    122960649287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,945 km
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,945 km
    Test number
    231845248250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,494 miles
    Test number
    992013747271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 BED

Does C5 BED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 BED is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 BED?
The MOT on C5 BED is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 BED done?
C5 BED was recorded at 81,001 km at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 2,140 km a year.
Has C5 BED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 BED has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2013.
Has the mileage on C5 BED 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 C5 BED find?
C5 BED passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive various locations.

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