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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,941 cc

T781 UCHMOT history

T781 UCH is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
144,935 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T781 UCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T781 UCH was last recorded at 144,935 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,919 miles · 9 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
3,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,935 miles
  • 2022 – 144,919 miles
  • 2021 – 144,901 miles
  • 2018 – 144,415 miles
  • 2017 – 143,072 miles
  • 2016 – 142,248 miles
  • 2015 – 140,720 miles
  • 2014 – 139,154 miles
  • 2013 – 135,477 miles
  • 2012 – 130,471 miles
  • 2009 – 103,196 miles
  • 2008 – 92,740 miles
  • 2007 – 84,554 miles
  • 2006 – 77,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,935 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside sill rusted inner and outer
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryPlastic guards on underbody

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, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Fuel pipes rusty along floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,935 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    144,935 miles
    Test number
    649036298629
    • AdvisoryNearside sill rusted inner and outer
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlastic guards on underbody

  2. Fail144,935 miles (+16)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,935 miles
    Test number
    629498562999
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill rusted inner and outer
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlastic guards on underbody

  3. Pass144,919 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,919 miles
    Test number
    686539140888
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle rusty

  4. Pass144,901 miles (+486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,901 miles
    Test number
    555143582031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass144,415 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    144,415 miles
    Test number
    525346196148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes rusty along floor

  6. Fail144,413 miles (+1,341)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,413 miles
    Test number
    869111961275
    • DangerousNearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged steel pipes chafing together (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor to inner sill section visible is about 12 inches long (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes rusty along floor

  7. Pass143,072 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    143,072 miles
    Test number
    995332262733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Fail143,072 miles (+824)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,072 miles
    Test number
    292853218255
    • FailureCentral Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking area under covers floor ex corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass142,248 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    142,248 miles
    Test number
    196401993844
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel line corroded

  10. Fail142,248 miles (+1,528)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,248 miles
    Test number
    502914687004
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel line corroded

  11. Pass140,720 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    140,720 miles
    Test number
    387913285185
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail140,720 miles (+1,566)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,720 miles
    Test number
    755193585107
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass139,154 miles (+3,677)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    139,154 miles
    Test number
    446532774174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass135,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    135,477 miles
    Test number
    447379893127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail135,448 miles (+4,977)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,448 miles
    Test number
    277829293434
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  16. Pass130,471 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    130,471 miles
    Test number
    485128882107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pipes and front to rear brake pipes corroding
    • NoteOffside rear sill area weld repair and corrosion

  17. PassMileage not read3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    276993881487
    • NoteFront reg plate deteriorating
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroding
    • NoteFront tyres worn

  18. FailMileage not read1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    478202781175
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteFront reg plate deteriorating
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroding
    • NoteFront tyres worn

  19. PassMileage not read4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    104374170128
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteFront to rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded
    • NoteNearside front front lower ball joint has minor movement
    • NoteOffside sill and rear wheel arch areas starting to corrode

  20. FailMileage not read1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    443159260161
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteFront to rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded
    • NoteNearside front front lower ball joint has minor movement
    • NoteOffside sill and rear wheel arch areas starting to corrode
    • NoteRear differential seal has failed

  21. Pass103,196 miles (+29)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    103,196 miles
    Test number
    114737069174
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn

  22. Fail103,167 miles (+10,427)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,167 miles
    Test number
    593106169141
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn

  23. Pass92,740 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    92,740 miles
    Test number
    573610578121
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  24. Fail92,740 miles (+8,186)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,740 miles
    Test number
    750660578192
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  25. Pass84,554 miles (+7,552)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    84,554 miles
    Test number
    492807267180
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outter edges † †front brake pads worn low

  26. Pass77,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    77,002 miles
    Test number
    921564466106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T781 UCH

Does T781 UCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T781 UCH is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T781 UCH?
The MOT on T781 UCH is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T781 UCH done?
T781 UCH was recorded at 144,935 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 3,472 miles a year.
Has T781 UCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T781 UCH has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T781 UCH 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 T781 UCH find?
T781 UCH passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside sill rusted inner and outer; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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