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BMW 550

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 4,799 cc

768 BGKMOT history

768 BGK is a black petrol BMW 550 first used on 30 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 159,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
159,012 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
768 BGK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
550
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,799 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

768 BGK was last recorded at 159,012 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,012 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,012 miles
  • 2024 – 156,200 miles
  • 2023 – 148,726 miles
  • 2022 – 142,669 miles
  • 2021 – 133,676 miles
  • 2020 – 129,684 miles
  • 2019 – 122,802 miles
  • 2018 – 116,057 miles
  • 2017 – 107,456 miles
  • 2016 – 102,768 miles
  • 2015 – 98,809 miles
  • 2014 – 92,473 miles
  • 2013 – 88,138 miles
  • 2012 – 82,697 miles
  • 2011 – 68,525 miles
  • 2010 – 54,680 miles
  • 2009 – 42,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,012 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords on inner edge , strong advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,012 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    159,012 miles
    Test number
    865037183362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail159,012 miles (+2,812)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,012 miles
    Test number
    741683256754
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,200 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,200 miles
    Test number
    696830299428
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords on inner edge , strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail156,200 miles (+7,474)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,200 miles
    Test number
    742869035936
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords on inner edge , strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,726 miles (+6,057)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    148,726 miles
    Test number
    229178391574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,669 miles (+8,993)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    142,669 miles
    Test number
    202017049315
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass133,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    133,676 miles
    Test number
    415864647740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail133,676 miles (+3,992)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,676 miles
    Test number
    396916656993
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  9. Pass129,684 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    129,684 miles
    Test number
    854574868645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail129,656 miles (+6,854)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,656 miles
    Test number
    555562467078
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system o/s/r to front (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder cracked exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass122,802 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    122,802 miles
    Test number
    675136671888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail122,802 miles (+6,745)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,802 miles
    Test number
    410892045081
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass116,057 miles (+8,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    116,057 miles
    Test number
    435580945416
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Pass107,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    107,456 miles
    Test number
    885324493435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,456 miles (+4,688)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,456 miles
    Test number
    535218694454
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass102,768 miles (+3,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    102,768 miles
    Test number
    435308862124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass98,809 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,809 miles
    Test number
    796853765079
    • NoteNearside front road wheel has slightly disorted bead rim
    • NoteOffside front road wheel has slightly disorted bead rim

  18. Fail98,806 miles (+6,333)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,806 miles
    Test number
    925412565047
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass92,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,473 miles
    Test number
    888150784052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,473 miles (+18)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,473 miles
    Test number
    287309274062
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Fail92,455 miles (+4,317)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,455 miles
    Test number
    617617164032
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass88,138 miles (+5,441)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,138 miles
    Test number
    746192183078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,697 miles (+14,172)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,697 miles
    Test number
    399327272008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    68,525 miles
    Test number
    789120081013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,525 miles (+13,845)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,525 miles
    Test number
    858098271026
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  26. Pass54,680 miles (+12,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    54,680 miles
    Test number
    514427810138
    • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  27. Pass42,555 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,555 miles
    Test number
    214027089094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 768 BGK

What vehicle is registration 768 BGK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 768 BGK on a black petrol BMW 550 first used on 30 Mar 2006. 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 768 BGK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 768 BGK expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 768 BGK?
The MOT on 768 BGK expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 768 BGK done?
768 BGK was recorded at 159,012 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 7,055 miles a year.
Has 768 BGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 768 BGK has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 768 BGK 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 768 BGK find?
768 BGK passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside.

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