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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T226 VOOMOT history

T226 VOO is a silver petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 246,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
246,267 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T226 VOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T226 VOO was last recorded at 246,267 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
246,243 miles · 10 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
4,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 246,267 miles
  • 2025 – 239,840 miles
  • 2024 – 234,223 miles
  • 2022 – 231,774 miles
  • 2021 – 229,080 miles
  • 2020 – 227,468 miles
  • 2019 – 225,814 miles
  • 2018 – 223,799 miles
  • 2017 – 221,347 miles
  • 2016 – 218,885 miles
  • 2015 – 215,476 miles
  • 2014 – 211,923 miles
  • 2013 – 208,824 miles
  • 2012 – 204,577 miles
  • 2011 – 199,822 miles
  • 2010 – 196,211 miles
  • 2009 – 177,961 miles
  • 2008 – 167,660 miles
  • 2007 – 157,627 miles
  • 2006 – 147,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,267 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass246,267 miles (+24)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    246,267 miles
    Test number
    923085380974
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail246,243 miles (+6,403)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,243 miles
    Test number
    959171073897
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass239,840 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    239,840 miles
    Test number
    297178056261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail239,840 miles (+5,617)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,840 miles
    Test number
    142545886168
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spare wheel well floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass234,223 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    234,223 miles
    Test number
    788406174250
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail234,223 miles (+2,449)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,223 miles
    Test number
    981520254514
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass231,774 miles (+2,694)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    231,774 miles
    Test number
    983232678068
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass229,080 miles (+1,612)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    229,080 miles
    Test number
    512131970607
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  9. Pass227,468 miles (+1,654)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    227,468 miles
    Test number
    326364394099
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass225,814 miles (+2,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    225,814 miles
    Test number
    561586112115
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass223,799 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    223,799 miles
    Test number
    510404098999
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail223,799 miles (+2,452)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,799 miles
    Test number
    111325253562
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass221,347 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    221,347 miles
    Test number
    948076096023
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail221,347 miles (+2,462)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,347 miles
    Test number
    239520076790
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass218,885 miles (+3,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    218,885 miles
    Test number
    762668694897
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass215,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    215,476 miles
    Test number
    509700311659
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail215,476 miles (+3,553)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,476 miles
    Test number
    991092797573
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint wishbone (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass211,923 miles (+3,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    211,923 miles
    Test number
    279696824322
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass208,824 miles (+4,247)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    208,824 miles
    Test number
    927170223308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass204,577 miles (+4,755)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    204,577 miles
    Test number
    907597422380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass199,822 miles (+3,611)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    199,822 miles
    Test number
    395167921377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass196,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    196,211 miles
    Test number
    433899520498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail196,210 miles (+7,813)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,210 miles
    Test number
    881359620376
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass188,397 miles (+10,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    188,397 miles
    Test number
    184845420413
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass177,961 miles (+10,301)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    177,961 miles
    Test number
    224985819017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass167,660 miles (+10,033)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    167,660 miles
    Test number
    903294918047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass157,627 miles (+10,226)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    157,627 miles
    Test number
    362812027021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass147,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    147,401 miles
    Test number
    693626716017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T226 VOO

Does T226 VOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T226 VOO is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T226 VOO?
The MOT on T226 VOO 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 T226 VOO done?
T226 VOO was recorded at 246,267 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 4,845 miles a year.
Has T226 VOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T226 VOO has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T226 VOO 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 T226 VOO find?
T226 VOO passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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