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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

P24 BSWMOT history

P24 BSW is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 159,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

P24 BSW black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
159,768 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P24 BSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P24 BSW was last recorded at 159,768 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 5,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,496 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,272 miles
Average per year
8,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,768 miles
  • 2025 – 154,496 miles
  • 2024 – 151,468 miles
  • 2023 – 141,211 miles
  • 2022 – 133,814 miles
  • 2021 – 123,568 miles
  • 2020 – 114,674 miles
  • 2019 – 109,515 miles
  • 2018 – 105,725 miles
  • 2017 – 101,237 miles
  • 2016 – 97,254 miles
  • 2015 – 90,044 miles
  • 2014 – 79,053 miles
  • 2013 – 63,971 miles
  • 2012 – 42,158 miles
  • 2011 – 31,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,768 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Engine and underbody covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,768 miles (+5,272)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    159,768 miles
    Test number
    828791002236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass154,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    154,496 miles
    Test number
    951414171243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail154,494 miles (+3,026)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,494 miles
    Test number
    263124451770
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,468 miles (+10,257)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    151,468 miles
    Test number
    262713641642
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,211 miles (+7,397)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    141,211 miles
    Test number
    129697931665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake Poor Performance
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    133,814 miles
    Test number
    609438962443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail133,814 miles (+10,246)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,814 miles
    Test number
    578575653054
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass123,568 miles (+8,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    123,568 miles
    Test number
    178073797418
    • AdvisoryUer covers fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass114,674 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    114,674 miles
    Test number
    674823690115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail114,671 miles (+1,308)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,671 miles
    Test number
    117223797942
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass113,363 miles (+3,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    113,363 miles
    Test number
    911353486396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass109,515 miles (+3,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,515 miles
    Test number
    577250096342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass105,725 miles (+4,488)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,725 miles
    Test number
    345845018611
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass101,237 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    101,237 miles
    Test number
    782019047819
    • AdvisoryEngine and underbody covers fitted

  15. Fail101,236 miles (+3,982)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,236 miles
    Test number
    319239693577
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryEngine and underbody covers fitted

  16. Pass97,254 miles (+7,210)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    97,254 miles
    Test number
    731534342488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'h' arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass90,044 miles (+10,991)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,044 miles
    Test number
    516143145071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,053 miles (+15,082)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,053 miles
    Test number
    135925584493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,971 miles (+21,813)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,971 miles
    Test number
    606214073061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,158 miles (+10,848)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,158 miles
    Test number
    698068482036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,310 miles
    Test number
    359410391092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P24 BSW

Does P24 BSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P24 BSW is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on P24 BSW?
The MOT on P24 BSW is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P24 BSW done?
P24 BSW was recorded at 159,768 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 8,465 miles a year.
Has P24 BSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P24 BSW has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on P24 BSW 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 P24 BSW find?
P24 BSW passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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