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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,941 cc

L26 NCKMOT history

L26 NCK is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 3 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 155,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2023.

L26 NCK blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2024
Mileage
155,959 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 NCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
3 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 NCK was last recorded at 155,959 miles on 26 Apr 2023, 824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,135 miles · 24 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
824 miles
Average per year
4,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 155,959 miles
  • 2022 – 155,135 miles
  • 2021 – 152,190 miles
  • 2019 – 151,969 miles
  • 2018 – 139,131 miles
  • 2017 – 125,352 miles
  • 2016 – 118,877 miles
  • 2015 – 112,446 miles
  • 2014 – 106,678 miles
  • 2013 – 106,480 miles
  • 2012 – 106,238 miles
  • 2011 – 106,176 miles
  • 2010 – 105,066 miles
  • 2009 – 103,005 miles
  • 2008 – 99,669 miles
  • 2007 – 95,137 miles
  • 2006 – 80,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,959 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,959 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    155,959 miles
    Test number
    994796644862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,135 miles (+2,945)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    155,135 miles
    Test number
    985361084855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass152,190 miles (+221)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    152,190 miles
    Test number
    872058251831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass151,969 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    151,969 miles
    Test number
    373372145308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail151,968 miles (+12,837)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,968 miles
    Test number
    185751890888
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,131 miles (+13,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    139,131 miles
    Test number
    748113352088
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass125,352 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    125,352 miles
    Test number
    930833746072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail125,309 miles (+6,432)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,309 miles
    Test number
    804321366272
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  9. Pass118,877 miles (+106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    118,877 miles
    Test number
    343614551424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail118,771 miles (+6,325)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,771 miles
    Test number
    201587986451
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs slightly corroded on the edges

  11. Pass112,446 miles (+5,768)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    112,446 miles
    Test number
    269143285446
    • NoteSlight play in idler on steering.advise

  12. Pass106,678 miles (+198)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,678 miles
    Test number
    286269904235
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass106,480 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    106,480 miles
    Test number
    766156883143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,238 miles (+62)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    106,238 miles
    Test number
    298856502223
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass106,176 miles (+1,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    106,176 miles
    Test number
    397946031132
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass105,066 miles (+2,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    105,066 miles
    Test number
    122640300149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass103,005 miles (+3,336)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    103,005 miles
    Test number
    104265269054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,669 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    99,669 miles
    Test number
    131905868405
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteCondensation in near side head lamp
    • NoteOil leak from diff

  19. Fail99,669 miles (+4,532)2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,669 miles
    Test number
    783245168013
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteCondensation in near side head lamp
    • NoteOil leak from diff

  20. Pass95,137 miles (+14,634)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    95,137 miles
    Test number
    110336767440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    80,503 miles
    Test number
    680819576006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 NCK

Does L26 NCK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L26 NCK expired on 25 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L26 NCK?
The MOT on L26 NCK expired on 25 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L26 NCK done?
L26 NCK was recorded at 155,959 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2023, an average of 4,412 miles a year.
Has L26 NCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 NCK has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on L26 NCK 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 L26 NCK find?
L26 NCK passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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