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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,941 cc

T842 JVPMOT history

T842 JVP is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 164,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
164,538 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T842 JVP
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T842 JVP was last recorded at 164,538 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Aug 2008: 10,411 miles, lower than 95,275 miles on 6 Aug 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
164,531 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,538 miles
  • 2017 – 144,761 miles
  • 2016 – 141,679 miles
  • 2015 – 139,023 miles
  • 2014 – 134,092 miles
  • 2013 – 130,225 miles
  • 2012 – 124,415 miles
  • 2011 – 120,816 miles
  • 2010 – 115,658 miles
  • 2009 – 111,539 miles
  • 2008 – 10,411 miles
  • 2007 – 95,275 miles
  • 2006 – 88,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,538 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,538 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    164,538 miles
    Test number
    810272116750
    • 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))

  2. Fail164,531 miles1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,531 miles
    Test number
    640238169618
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    137012729129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    645359187365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. FailMileage not read3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    635362969920
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    950522930829
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. FailMileage not read2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    109713733899
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under car sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under car sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Outer Sills corroding
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    286644696593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    916956643230
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. FailMileage not read2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    956142161458
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    465550171978
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    346837545023
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  13. FailMileage not read3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    356384917066
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  14. Pass144,761 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    144,761 miles
    Test number
    450951866297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass141,679 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    141,679 miles
    Test number
    222205243347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass139,023 miles (+4,931)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    139,023 miles
    Test number
    904700168980
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass134,092 miles (+3,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    134,092 miles
    Test number
    325969734295
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass130,225 miles (+5,810)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    130,225 miles
    Test number
    929637423210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNear side and off side rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge

  19. Pass124,415 miles (+3,599)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    124,415 miles
    Test number
    576347932239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass120,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    120,816 miles
    Test number
    249262941209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    557617731257
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass115,658 miles (+4,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    115,658 miles
    Test number
    492769720299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass111,539 miles (+101,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    111,539 miles
    Test number
    571558739235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass10,411 miles (-84,864)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    10,411 miles
    Test number
    372120928415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass95,275 miles (+6,589)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    95,275 miles
    Test number
    463148417253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass88,686 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    88,686 miles
    Test number
    874891726271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail88,525 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,525 miles
    Test number
    991955616209
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T842 JVP

Does T842 JVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T842 JVP is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T842 JVP?
The MOT on T842 JVP is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T842 JVP done?
T842 JVP was recorded at 164,538 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 3,907 miles a year.
Has T842 JVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T842 JVP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T842 JVP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T842 JVP find?
T842 JVP passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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