BMW 116
Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,596 cc
551 BMWMOT history
551 BMW is a grey diesel BMW 116 first used on 12 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 114,542 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 114,542 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,562 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 551 BMW
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 116
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 12 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
551 BMW was last recorded at 114,542 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 2,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,068 miles · 14 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,474 miles
- Average per year
- 6,562 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,542 miles
- 2025 – 112,068 miles
- 2024 – 109,765 miles
- 2023 – 107,110 miles
- 2022 – 103,903 miles
- 2021 – 99,480 miles
- 2020 – 95,898 miles
- 2019 – 93,538 miles
- 2018 – 88,306 miles
- 2017 – 71,697 miles
- 2016 – 53,396 miles
- 2015 – 48,588 miles
- 2014 – 34,363 miles
- 2013 – 26,686 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,542 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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 Windscreen washer not working
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Windscreen washer not working
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
19 tests since 4 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,542 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 114,542 miles
- Test number
- 109407014604
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail114,542 miles (+2,474)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,542 miles
- Test number
- 891925315797
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass112,068 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 112,068 miles
- Test number
- 564215437557
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail112,068 miles (+2,303)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,068 miles
- Test number
- 611300383863
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass109,765 miles (+2,655)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 109,765 miles
- Test number
- 670466287185
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass107,110 miles (+3,207)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 107,110 miles
- Test number
- 410776461891
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass103,903 miles (+4,423)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 103,903 miles
- Test number
- 716963179346
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass99,480 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 99,480 miles
- Test number
- 472876442453
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail99,479 miles (+3,581)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,479 miles
- Test number
- 628376406510
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,898 miles (+2,360)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 95,898 miles
- Test number
- 434986711739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,538 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 93,538 miles
- Test number
- 247750341199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,538 miles (+5,232)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,538 miles
- Test number
- 585333655605
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sat nav and camera fitted (3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass88,306 miles (+16,609)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 88,306 miles
- Test number
- 881126808260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,697 miles (+18,301)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 71,697 miles
- Test number
- 326640128361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,396 miles (+4,808)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 53,396 miles
- Test number
- 238846096947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,588 miles (+4,521)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 48,588 miles
- Test number
- 551138666474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,067 miles (+9,704)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 44,067 miles
- Test number
- 688008925051
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing outer edges
Pass34,363 miles (+7,677)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 34,363 miles
- Test number
- 126426534007
- 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)
Pass26,686 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 26,686 miles
- Test number
- 975913363000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 551 BMW
- What vehicle is registration 551 BMW currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 551 BMW on a grey diesel BMW 116 first used on 12 Mar 2010. 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 551 BMW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 551 BMW is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 551 BMW?
- The MOT on 551 BMW is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 551 BMW done?
- 551 BMW was recorded at 114,542 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 6,562 miles a year.
- Has 551 BMW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 551 BMW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on 551 BMW 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 551 BMW find?
- 551 BMW passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.
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