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BMW M4

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 2,979 cc

C5 TALMOT history

C5 TAL is a black petrol BMW M4 first used on 20 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 73,374 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

C5 TAL black BMW 4 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
73,374 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 TAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M4
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
20 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 TAL was last recorded at 73,374 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 1,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,880 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,494 miles
Average per year
5,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,374 miles
  • 2025 – 71,880 miles
  • 2023 – 71,513 miles
  • 2022 – 68,493 miles
  • 2021 – 65,701 miles
  • 2020 – 64,961 miles
  • 2019 – 61,579 miles
  • 2018 – 50,848 miles
  • 2017 – 36,772 miles
  • 2016 – 25,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,374 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,374 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    73,374 miles
    Test number
    413752846118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,880 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    71,880 miles
    Test number
    392928045781
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail71,869 miles (+356)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,869 miles
    Test number
    805089090830
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass71,513 miles (+3,020)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    71,513 miles
    Test number
    308661050889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,493 miles (+2,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    68,493 miles
    Test number
    516570083276
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bump stops deteriorated
  6. Pass65,701 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    65,701 miles
    Test number
    197931041140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,961 miles (+3,382)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    64,961 miles
    Test number
    653616788750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,579 miles (+10,731)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,579 miles
    Test number
    375529776366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,848 miles (+14,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    50,848 miles
    Test number
    685733919726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass36,772 miles (+11,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    36,772 miles
    Test number
    932666589785
    • 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)
  11. Pass25,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    25,078 miles
    Test number
    470537649418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail25,078 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,078 miles
    Test number
    337044164174
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about C5 TAL

Does C5 TAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 TAL is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 TAL?
The MOT on C5 TAL is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 TAL done?
C5 TAL was recorded at 73,374 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 5,328 miles a year.
Has C5 TAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 TAL has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 TAL 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 TAL find?
C5 TAL passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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