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BMW 1 Series

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

C5 TAOMOT history

C5 TAO is a red diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 26 Nov 2011. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 112,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2025.

C5 TAO red BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2026
Mileage
112,296 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 TAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 TAO was last recorded at 112,296 miles on 25 Apr 2025, 1,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,551 miles · 9 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,745 miles
Average per year
7,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,296 miles
  • 2024 – 110,551 miles
  • 2023 – 110,001 miles
  • 2022 – 108,340 miles
  • 2021 – 104,301 miles
  • 2020 – 94,658 miles
  • 2019 – 83,649 miles
  • 2018 – 83,585 miles
  • 2016 – 52,454 miles
  • 2015 – 43,408 miles
  • 2014 – 32,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,296 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,296 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    112,296 miles
    Test number
    496785300101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,551 miles (+550)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    110,551 miles
    Test number
    272037509438
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass110,001 miles (+1,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    110,001 miles
    Test number
    811940490363
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,340 miles (+4,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    108,340 miles
    Test number
    312035130398
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass104,301 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    104,301 miles
    Test number
    372448232771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail104,301 miles (+9,643)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,301 miles
    Test number
    524026243372
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,658 miles (+11,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    94,658 miles
    Test number
    179489797830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traction control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traction control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,649 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    83,649 miles
    Test number
    921070386543
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Fail83,649 miles (+64)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,649 miles
    Test number
    416405293150
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass83,585 miles (+31,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,585 miles
    Test number
    387759549500
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass52,454 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    52,454 miles
    Test number
    484663620098
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has worn low on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail52,453 miles (+9,045)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,453 miles
    Test number
    148229095565
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has worn low on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass43,408 miles (+10,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,408 miles
    Test number
    619858570744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

  14. Pass32,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,657 miles
    Test number
    999819114302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 TAO

Does C5 TAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 TAO expired on 24 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 TAO?
The MOT on C5 TAO expired on 24 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 TAO done?
C5 TAO was recorded at 112,296 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2025, an average of 7,627 miles a year.
Has C5 TAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 TAO has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on C5 TAO 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 TAO find?
C5 TAO passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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