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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S26 GTMMOT history

S26 GTM is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

S26 GTM 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 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
128,883 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 GTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 GTM was last recorded at 128,883 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 2,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,344 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,539 miles
Average per year
6,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,883 miles
  • 2025 – 126,344 miles
  • 2024 – 121,732 miles
  • 2023 – 117,303 miles
  • 2022 – 111,120 miles
  • 2021 – 104,175 miles
  • 2020 – 99,986 miles
  • 2019 – 93,485 miles
  • 2018 – 85,781 miles
  • 2017 – 77,127 miles
  • 2016 – 69,669 miles
  • 2015 – 63,632 miles
  • 2014 – 56,361 miles
  • 2013 – 50,397 miles
  • 2012 – 43,342 miles
  • 2011 – 35,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,883 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Both rear brake hoses are perished

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Brake reaction bushes are soft

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    128,883 miles
    Test number
    590378172006
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail128,883 miles (+2,539)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,883 miles
    Test number
    578434566257
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass126,344 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    126,344 miles
    Test number
    402383056155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  4. Fail126,341 miles (+4,609)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,341 miles
    Test number
    954670092493
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  5. Pass121,732 miles (+4,429)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    121,732 miles
    Test number
    395393185088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play elbow arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  6. Pass117,303 miles (+6,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,303 miles
    Test number
    380772362798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  7. Pass111,120 miles (+6,945)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    111,120 miles
    Test number
    203333998507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with under bonnet covers preventing full inspection

  8. Pass104,175 miles (+112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    104,175 miles
    Test number
    288710772570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryVehicle has under body covers fitted preventing full underside inspection

  9. Fail104,063 miles (+4,077)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,063 miles
    Test number
    857675828592
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryVehicle has under body covers fitted preventing full underside inspection

  10. Pass99,986 miles (+67)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    99,986 miles
    Test number
    908964299754
    • DangerousOffside Front wiper arm insecure
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under body inspection
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

  11. Fail99,919 miles (+6,434)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,919 miles
    Test number
    510588131271
    • DangerousCentral Front wiper linkage insecure
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

  12. Pass93,485 miles (+7,704)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,485 miles
    Test number
    722900896252
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses are perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are low of tread
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is delaminated
    • AdvisoryN/s/r upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  13. Pass85,781 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,781 miles
    Test number
    451316755065
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses are perished
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is delaminated
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  14. Fail85,681 miles (+8,554)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,681 miles
    Test number
    310419841353
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses are perished
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryFront number plate is delaminated
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

  15. Pass77,127 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    77,127 miles
    Test number
    106216261540
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses are perished
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are getting low

  16. Fail77,127 miles (+7,458)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,127 miles
    Test number
    567859869311
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses are perished
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are getting low

  17. Pass69,669 miles (+6,037)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,669 miles
    Test number
    517929209152
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses are perished
    • AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
    • AdvisoryEngel covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full under side inspection

  18. Pass63,632 miles (+7,271)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,632 miles
    Test number
    915861815165
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear brake hoses perished

  19. Pass56,361 miles (+5,964)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,361 miles
    Test number
    726795104184
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass50,397 miles (+7,055)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,397 miles
    Test number
    148289113120
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteTrigger point not met

  21. Pass43,342 miles (+7,651)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,342 miles
    Test number
    925737412196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,691 miles
    Test number
    948108411165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 GTM

Does S26 GTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 GTM is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 GTM?
The MOT on S26 GTM is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 GTM done?
S26 GTM was recorded at 128,883 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 6,259 miles a year.
Has S26 GTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 GTM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S26 GTM 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 S26 GTM find?
S26 GTM passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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