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BMW 650

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,799 cc

V8 TAVMOT history

V8 TAV is a black petrol BMW 650 first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,008 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 TAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
650
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 TAV was last recorded at 121,008 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 1,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jun 2015: 60,740 miles, lower than 78,849 miles on 5 Jun 2015.

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
119,066 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,942 miles
Average per year
5,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,008 miles
  • 2025 – 119,066 miles
  • 2024 – 117,534 miles
  • 2023 – 116,997 miles
  • 2022 – 114,579 miles
  • 2020 – 112,331 miles
  • 2019 – 108,806 miles
  • 2018 – 106,366 miles
  • 2017 – 95,320 miles
  • 2016 – 87,675 miles
  • 2015 – 60,740 miles
  • 2014 – 66,412 miles
  • 2013 – 52,921 miles
  • 2011 – 45,776 miles
  • 2010 – 41,122 miles
  • 2009 – 36,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,008 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,008 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,008 miles
    Test number
    712734861733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,066 miles (+1,532)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    119,066 miles
    Test number
    483677922822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,534 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    117,534 miles
    Test number
    398924705968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear break pads wearing low

  4. Fail117,534 miles1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,534 miles
    Test number
    772538596970
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low

  5. Fail117,534 miles (+537)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,534 miles
    Test number
    946538402599
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,997 miles (+2,418)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,997 miles
    Test number
    599910534164
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass114,579 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,579 miles
    Test number
    520408969726
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn - ( slight ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail114,579 miles (+2,248)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,579 miles
    Test number
    872946324979
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn - ( slight ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass112,331 miles (+3,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,331 miles
    Test number
    877222500487
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass108,806 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,806 miles
    Test number
    201089684578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,366 miles (+11,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,366 miles
    Test number
    526643914448
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass95,320 miles (+7,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,320 miles
    Test number
    909745861081
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass87,675 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,675 miles
    Test number
    359618896467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail87,672 miles (+26,932)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,672 miles
    Test number
    550188637797
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass60,740 miles (-18,109)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,740 miles
    Test number
    186992665185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail78,849 miles (+12,437)5 failures1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,849 miles
    Test number
    269006055447
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNSR Tyre Inner Edge Scrubbed
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOSF Tyre Inner Edge Scrubbed
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass66,412 miles (+251)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,412 miles
    Test number
    816292344128
    • NoteNsf tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteNsr drive shaft grease leaking from clamp
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  18. Fail66,161 miles (+13,240)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,161 miles
    Test number
    249019434422
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNsf tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteNsr drive shaft grease leaking from clamp
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  19. Fail52,921 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,921 miles
    Test number
    215647953075
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFronty tyres worn on inner edges

  20. Pass52,921 miles (+7,145)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,921 miles
    Test number
    219637953034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFronty tyres worn on inner edges

  21. Pass45,776 miles (+4,654)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,776 miles
    Test number
    546371201218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  22. Fail41,122 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,122 miles
    Test number
    274364100287
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass41,122 miles (+4,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,122 miles
    Test number
    683564500247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass36,665 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,665 miles
    Test number
    843464099120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V8 TAV

Does V8 TAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 TAV is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 TAV?
The MOT on V8 TAV is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 TAV done?
V8 TAV was recorded at 121,008 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 5,027 miles a year.
Has V8 TAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 TAV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
Has the mileage on V8 TAV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 TAV find?
V8 TAV passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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