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BMW 525

Bronze · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

K55 DSLMOT history

K55 DSL is a bronze diesel BMW 525 first used on 11 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 149,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
149,944 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 DSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
11 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 DSL was last recorded at 149,944 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 2,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,414 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,530 miles
Average per year
4,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,944 miles
  • 2024 – 147,414 miles
  • 2023 – 143,410 miles
  • 2022 – 140,950 miles
  • 2021 – 137,319 miles
  • 2020 – 134,686 miles
  • 2019 – 133,237 miles
  • 2018 – 129,477 miles
  • 2017 – 124,589 miles
  • 2016 – 120,541 miles
  • 2015 – 117,654 miles
  • 2014 – 114,251 miles
  • 2013 – 109,241 miles
  • 2012 – 102,209 miles
  • 2011 – 89,402 miles
  • 2010 – 73,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,944 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,944 miles (+2,530)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    149,944 miles
    Test number
    277019238504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,414 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    147,414 miles
    Test number
    912715443028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    143,410 miles
    Test number
    598513237021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail143,410 miles (+2,460)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,410 miles
    Test number
    236493871216
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass140,950 miles (+3,631)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,950 miles
    Test number
    934634018530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,319 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,319 miles
    Test number
    597263984216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass134,686 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    134,686 miles
    Test number
    516411829849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,237 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,237 miles
    Test number
    336234060429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,477 miles (+4,888)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    129,477 miles
    Test number
    983154695460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,589 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    124,589 miles
    Test number
    816477943443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,541 miles (+2,887)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    120,541 miles
    Test number
    158642874593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,654 miles (+3,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    117,654 miles
    Test number
    439691029461
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass114,251 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    114,251 miles
    Test number
    887451934353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,241 miles (+7,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    109,241 miles
    Test number
    819252833366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass102,209 miles (+12,807)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    102,209 miles
    Test number
    157103632374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,402 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    89,402 miles
    Test number
    469476631390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,389 miles (+16,009)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,389 miles
    Test number
    327135431359
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  18. Pass73,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    73,380 miles
    Test number
    322377880147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K55 DSL

Does K55 DSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 DSL is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K55 DSL?
The MOT on K55 DSL is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 DSL done?
K55 DSL was recorded at 149,944 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 4,975 miles a year.
Has K55 DSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 DSL has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on K55 DSL 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 K55 DSL find?
K55 DSL passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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