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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

P515 PALMOT history

P515 PAL is a silver diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 16 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 160,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

P515 PAL silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
160,754 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
11,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P515 PAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P515 PAL was last recorded at 160,754 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 11,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
149,284 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
11,470 miles
Average per year
11,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,754 miles
  • 2024 – 149,284 miles
  • 2023 – 140,114 miles
  • 2022 – 131,504 miles
  • 2021 – 124,256 miles
  • 2020 – 116,664 miles
  • 2019 – 108,441 miles
  • 2018 – 95,963 miles
  • 2017 – 84,127 miles
  • 2016 – 62,324 miles
  • 2015 – 41,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,754 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.

  • Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,754 miles (+11,470)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    160,754 miles
    Test number
    453513753464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,284 miles (+9,170)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    149,284 miles
    Test number
    389852074802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,114 miles (+8,610)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    140,114 miles
    Test number
    157514236431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,504 miles (+7,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    131,504 miles
    Test number
    103086019750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass124,256 miles (+7,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,256 miles
    Test number
    443346373014
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass116,664 miles (+8,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,664 miles
    Test number
    286547406158
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection
  7. Pass108,441 miles (+12,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,441 miles
    Test number
    219758982195
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection
  8. Pass95,963 miles (+11,836)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    95,963 miles
    Test number
    923159657263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,127 miles (+21,803)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    84,127 miles
    Test number
    346474580607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,324 miles (+20,512)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    62,324 miles
    Test number
    690596549997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,812 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    41,812 miles
    Test number
    398619746881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,403 miles
    Test number
    698835474376
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre punctured

Questions about P515 PAL

Does P515 PAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P515 PAL is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on P515 PAL?
The MOT on P515 PAL is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P515 PAL done?
P515 PAL was recorded at 160,754 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 11,865 miles a year.
Has P515 PAL ever failed its MOT?
No. P515 PAL has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on P515 PAL 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 P515 PAL find?
P515 PAL passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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