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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 1986 · 3,453 cc

TAF 100MOT history

TAF 100 is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 12 Sept 1986. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
89,097 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAF 100
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,453 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
12 Sept 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAF 100 was last recorded at 89,097 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2008: 82,286 miles, lower than 82,801 miles on 6 Apr 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
88,942 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
155 miles
Average per year
319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,097 miles
  • 2025 – 88,942 miles
  • 2023 – 87,512 miles
  • 2022 – 86,813 miles
  • 2021 – 86,494 miles
  • 2020 – 86,149 miles
  • 2019 – 85,501 miles
  • 2018 – 85,291 miles
  • 2017 – 85,201 miles
  • 2016 – 84,933 miles
  • 2015 – 83,525 miles
  • 2014 – 83,454 miles
  • 2013 – 83,273 miles
  • 2012 – 83,121 miles
  • 2011 – 83,069 miles
  • 2010 – 83,037 miles
  • 2009 – 82,917 miles
  • 2008 – 82,286 miles
  • 2007 – 82,801 miles
  • 2006 – 82,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,097 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,097 miles (+155)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    89,097 miles
    Test number
    275268125808
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass88,942 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    88,942 miles
    Test number
    237811906388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,512 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,512 miles
    Test number
    677515865844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,813 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,813 miles
    Test number
    136174958046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,494 miles (+345)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,494 miles
    Test number
    124573796536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,149 miles (+648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,149 miles
    Test number
    911759911292
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rear silencer box deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases
  7. Pass85,501 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,501 miles
    Test number
    637019069496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,291 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,291 miles
    Test number
    615328934733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,201 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,201 miles
    Test number
    187398445155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,933 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,933 miles
    Test number
    817512731708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,525 miles (+71)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,525 miles
    Test number
    413507108898
    • 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 Tyre has nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass83,454 miles (+181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,454 miles
    Test number
    427833704497
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass83,273 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    83,273 miles
    Test number
    468517043279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,121 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,121 miles
    Test number
    155134642294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,069 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    83,069 miles
    Test number
    368396011212
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  16. Fail83,069 miles (+32)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,069 miles
    Test number
    879664511287
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  17. Pass83,037 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    83,037 miles
    Test number
    232965390151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,917 miles
    Test number
    162452359146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,917 miles (+631)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,917 miles
    Test number
    681826049116
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  20. Pass82,286 miles (-515)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    82,286 miles
    Test number
    832358188068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,801 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    82,801 miles
    Test number
    973686597011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    82,746 miles
    Test number
    530074516184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TAF 100

What vehicle is registration TAF 100 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAF 100 on a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 12 Sept 1986. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TAF 100 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TAF 100 is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on TAF 100?
The MOT on TAF 100 is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TAF 100 done?
TAF 100 was recorded at 89,097 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 319 miles a year.
Has TAF 100 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TAF 100 has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2011.
Has the mileage on TAF 100 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TAF 100 find?
TAF 100 passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front oil leak, but not excessive; front service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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