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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,941 cc

T850 CBKMOT history

T850 CBK is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 168,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
168,180 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T850 CBK
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 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T850 CBK was last recorded at 168,180 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jun 2012: 140,859 miles, lower than 196,650 miles on 25 Aug 2009.

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
167,743 miles · 10 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
437 miles
Average per year
2,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,180 miles
  • 2023 – 167,743 miles
  • 2022 – 167,536 miles
  • 2021 – 165,356 miles
  • 2017 – 163,286 miles
  • 2016 – 159,163 miles
  • 2015 – 151,714 miles
  • 2014 – 147,226 miles
  • 2013 – 144,814 miles
  • 2012 – 140,859 miles
  • 2009 – 196,650 miles
  • 2008 – 177,809 miles
  • 2007 – 156,650 miles
  • 2006 – 135,061 miles
  • 2005 – 115,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,180 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Oil residue on the undertray

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,180 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    168,180 miles
    Test number
    971056568632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,743 miles (+207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    167,743 miles
    Test number
    583535713958
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,536 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    167,536 miles
    Test number
    384001713106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil residue on the undertray

  4. Fail167,525 miles (+2,169)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,525 miles
    Test number
    723495328337
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Brake adjustment required. Inadequate effort when applying the handbrake (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil weeping from drain plug on the rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil residue on the undertray

  5. Pass165,356 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    165,356 miles
    Test number
    384312330465
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure( sill )has some repairs done
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure( sill )has some repairs done
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster has ingress of water
    • AdvisoryAftermarket sport suspension fitted
    • AdvisoryOil level high

  6. Fail165,333 miles (+2,047)1 dangerous1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,333 miles
    Test number
    103711282395
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose rubbing on the body
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure( sill )has some repairs done
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure( sill )has some repairs done
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster has ingress of water
    • AdvisoryAftermarket sport suspension fitted
    • AdvisoryOil level high

  7. Pass163,286 miles (+4,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    163,286 miles
    Test number
    625079299489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor corroding near sill, ( non structural)

  8. Pass159,163 miles (+7,449)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    159,163 miles
    Test number
    996498659355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass151,714 miles (+4,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    151,714 miles
    Test number
    971756253373
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySnow tyres on rear

  10. Pass147,226 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    147,226 miles
    Test number
    527293104317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBolts missing in front exhaust clamps
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  11. Fail147,226 miles (+2,412)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,226 miles
    Test number
    236895594236
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBolts missing in front exhaust clamps
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  12. Pass144,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    144,814 miles
    Test number
    648610473245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail144,814 miles (+3,955)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,814 miles
    Test number
    579757443290
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass140,859 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    140,859 miles
    Test number
    448136762180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    329102531107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass196,650 miles (+61)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    196,650 miles
    Test number
    941787239231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail196,589 miles (+18,780)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,589 miles
    Test number
    211680339281
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass177,809 miles (+21,159)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    177,809 miles
    Test number
    313881438278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside headlight has water behind lens
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass156,650 miles (+21,589)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    156,650 miles
    Test number
    630984937205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass135,061 miles (+19,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    135,061 miles
    Test number
    620929616272
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass115,636 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    115,636 miles
    Test number
    124946235284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T850 CBK

Does T850 CBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T850 CBK is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T850 CBK?
The MOT on T850 CBK is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T850 CBK done?
T850 CBK was recorded at 168,180 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 2,560 miles a year.
Has T850 CBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T850 CBK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T850 CBK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T850 CBK find?
T850 CBK passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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