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BMW M5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,941 cc

T888 LMLMOT history

T888 LML is a black petrol BMW M5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,266 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 LML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 LML was last recorded at 116,266 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 2,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,278 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,988 miles
Average per year
2,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,266 miles
  • 2025 – 113,278 miles
  • 2024 – 112,405 miles
  • 2023 – 111,774 miles
  • 2022 – 111,321 miles
  • 2020 – 111,302 miles
  • 2019 – 109,696 miles
  • 2018 – 108,111 miles
  • 2017 – 106,906 miles
  • 2016 – 102,645 miles
  • 2015 – 100,151 miles
  • 2014 – 99,046 miles
  • 2013 – 95,601 miles
  • 2012 – 92,615 miles
  • 2011 – 90,562 miles
  • 2010 – 87,670 miles
  • 2009 – 85,210 miles
  • 2008 – 77,071 miles
  • 2007 – 72,666 miles
  • 2006 – 68,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,266 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front headlamp lever unit mounting loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,266 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,266 miles
    Test number
    162640865295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,278 miles (+873)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    113,278 miles
    Test number
    385518679219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,405 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    112,405 miles
    Test number
    865653067529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,774 miles (+453)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    111,774 miles
    Test number
    532907206615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,321 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,321 miles
    Test number
    785819105701
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp lever unit mounting loose

  6. Fail111,320 miles (+18)4 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,320 miles
    Test number
    702218772565
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp lever unit mounting loose

  7. Fail111,302 miles (+1,606)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,302 miles
    Test number
    667055771345
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill near suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill near suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass109,696 miles (+1,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,696 miles
    Test number
    809787848827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass108,111 miles (+1,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    108,111 miles
    Test number
    108376069648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass106,906 miles (+4,261)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    106,906 miles
    Test number
    319373117672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,645 miles (+2,494)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    102,645 miles
    Test number
    527002712163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,151 miles
    Test number
    483878214487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail100,151 miles (+1,105)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,151 miles
    Test number
    293737259357
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass99,046 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    99,046 miles
    Test number
    776971914373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,601 miles (+2,986)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    95,601 miles
    Test number
    129097753304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    92,615 miles
    Test number
    167886642127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,615 miles (+2,053)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,615 miles
    Test number
    258024842463
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass90,562 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    90,562 miles
    Test number
    307524721122
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm
    • NoteWiper blades starting to smear

  19. Fail90,562 miles (+2,892)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,562 miles
    Test number
    896914621118
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 3mm
    • NoteWiper blades starting to smear

  20. Pass87,670 miles (+2,460)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    87,670 miles
    Test number
    703458030112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    85,210 miles
    Test number
    730936239176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail85,210 miles (+8,139)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,210 miles
    Test number
    214284439151
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass77,071 miles (+4,405)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    77,071 miles
    Test number
    784702518198
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNear side rear upper transverse link ball joint gaitor split.

  24. Pass72,666 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    72,666 miles
    Test number
    581499437163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail72,583 miles (+4,467)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,583 miles
    Test number
    923642937159
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  26. Pass68,116 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    68,116 miles
    Test number
    121143926179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail68,083 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,083 miles
    Test number
    580662616196
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)

Questions about T888 LML

Does T888 LML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 LML is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T888 LML?
The MOT on T888 LML is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T888 LML done?
T888 LML was recorded at 116,266 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 2,356 miles a year.
Has T888 LML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 LML has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T888 LML 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 T888 LML find?
T888 LML passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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