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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

L55 RSUMOT history

L55 RSU is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 6 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 57,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
57,279 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 RSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
6 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 RSU was last recorded at 57,279 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 2,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,136 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,143 miles
Average per year
3,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,279 miles
  • 2025 – 55,136 miles
  • 2024 – 52,675 miles
  • 2023 – 49,976 miles
  • 2022 – 46,991 miles
  • 2021 – 44,698 miles
  • 2020 – 44,387 miles
  • 2019 – 42,467 miles
  • 2018 – 37,945 miles
  • 2017 – 33,770 miles
  • 2016 – 30,520 miles
  • 2015 – 26,257 miles
  • 2014 – 21,732 miles
  • 2013 – 16,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,279 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,279 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    57,279 miles
    Test number
    159426058820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,136 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    55,136 miles
    Test number
    564719224941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,675 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    52,675 miles
    Test number
    841296517652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail52,667 miles (+2,691)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,667 miles
    Test number
    885611872813
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass49,976 miles (+2,985)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    49,976 miles
    Test number
    921091743352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,991 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    46,991 miles
    Test number
    858062441583
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted + under-trays fitted obscuring some components

  7. Fail46,981 miles (+2,283)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,981 miles
    Test number
    172254196654
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass44,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    44,698 miles
    Test number
    595464086807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,698 miles (+311)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,698 miles
    Test number
    676205407489
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail44,387 miles (+1,920)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,387 miles
    Test number
    824402967642
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass42,467 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,467 miles
    Test number
    891969778679
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail42,467 miles (+4,522)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,467 miles
    Test number
    524324003728
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass37,945 miles (+4,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    37,945 miles
    Test number
    415758486990
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and ofside (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass33,770 miles (+3,250)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    33,770 miles
    Test number
    168625630140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,520 miles (+4,263)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    30,520 miles
    Test number
    556090723733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,257 miles (+4,525)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    26,257 miles
    Test number
    380724387152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,732 miles (+99)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    21,732 miles
    Test number
    949725914392
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail21,633 miles (+5,391)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,633 miles
    Test number
    446369504391
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass16,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    16,242 miles
    Test number
    686784593237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 RSU

Does L55 RSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 RSU is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 RSU?
The MOT on L55 RSU is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 RSU done?
L55 RSU was recorded at 57,279 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 3,320 miles a year.
Has L55 RSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 RSU has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L55 RSU 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 L55 RSU find?
L55 RSU passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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