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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,941 cc

T855 KFJMOT history

T855 KFJ is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 3 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2024 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2024
Mileage
142,071 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2023
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T855 KFJ
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
3 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T855 KFJ was last recorded at 142,071 miles on 6 Apr 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,068 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,071 miles
  • 2016 – 139,067 miles
  • 2015 – 136,470 miles
  • 2014 – 134,839 miles
  • 2013 – 131,947 miles
  • 2012 – 127,872 miles
  • 2011 – 119,838 miles
  • 2010 – 113,583 miles
  • 2009 – 108,909 miles
  • 2008 – 106,304 miles
  • 2007 – 100,227 miles
  • 2006 – 93,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,071 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    142,071 miles
    Test number
    928092760052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail142,071 miles (+3)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,071 miles
    Test number
    217603287833
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bay panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bay panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail142,068 miles (+3,001)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,068 miles
    Test number
    319412082569
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    139,067 miles
    Test number
    969544948781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  5. Fail139,067 miles (+2,597)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,067 miles
    Test number
    144177025744
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  6. Pass136,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    136,470 miles
    Test number
    141612534083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail136,470 miles (+1,631)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,470 miles
    Test number
    735650016294
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by tank (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass134,839 miles (+10)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    134,839 miles
    Test number
    677413824259
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroding
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroding

  9. Fail134,829 miles (+2,882)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,829 miles
    Test number
    637356214292
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroding
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroding

  10. Pass131,947 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    131,947 miles
    Test number
    498223303217
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front shock getting weak
    • NoteNail in N/S rear tyre
    • NoteRear subframe mount bushes have slight play

  11. Fail131,947 miles (+4,075)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,947 miles
    Test number
    529693203274
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front shock getting weak
    • NoteNail in N/S rear tyre
    • NoteRear subframe mount bushes have slight play

  12. Pass127,872 miles (+2,000)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    127,872 miles
    Test number
    478365812222
    • NoteFront disks wearing thin
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroding

  13. Fail125,872 miles (+6,034)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,872 miles
    Test number
    897598592101
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront disks wearing uneven and corroding on inner
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroding
    • NoteNsr pads wearing low

  14. Pass119,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    119,838 miles
    Test number
    618857601266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail119,838 miles (+6,255)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,838 miles
    Test number
    826536601289
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass113,583 miles (+4,674)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    113,583 miles
    Test number
    113337000288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s and o/s front brake discs slight corrosion on inner surface

  17. Pass108,909 miles (+2,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    108,909 miles
    Test number
    811661169005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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. Pass106,304 miles (+6,077)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    106,304 miles
    Test number
    682906218028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,227 miles (+7,019)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    100,227 miles
    Test number
    381570827098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,208 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    93,208 miles
    Test number
    560012416092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T855 KFJ

Does T855 KFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T855 KFJ expired on 5 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T855 KFJ?
The MOT on T855 KFJ expired on 5 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T855 KFJ done?
T855 KFJ was recorded at 142,071 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2023, an average of 2,836 miles a year.
Has T855 KFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T855 KFJ has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T855 KFJ 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 T855 KFJ find?
T855 KFJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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