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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

P555 KJSMOT history

P555 KJS is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 Aug 2007. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 142,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

P555 KJS grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2026
Mileage
142,597 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 KJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2026
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P555 KJS was last recorded at 142,597 miles on 9 May 2025, 7,518 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,079 miles · 11 May 2024
Between the last two tests
7,518 miles
Average per year
5,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,597 miles
  • 2024 – 135,079 miles
  • 2023 – 131,723 miles
  • 2022 – 128,702 miles
  • 2021 – 124,482 miles
  • 2020 – 123,626 miles
  • 2019 – 120,508 miles
  • 2018 – 114,750 miles
  • 2016 – 112,403 miles
  • 2015 – 98,849 miles
  • 2014 – 91,075 miles
  • 2013 – 82,117 miles
  • 2012 – 70,425 miles
  • 2011 – 57,912 miles
  • 2010 – 55,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,597 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,597 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    142,597 miles
    Test number
    909782659706
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail142,597 miles (+7,518)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,597 miles
    Test number
    507049424607
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass135,079 miles (+3,356)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    135,079 miles
    Test number
    986196575532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,723 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,723 miles
    Test number
    608274722107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOBD port not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail131,722 miles (+3,020)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,722 miles
    Test number
    812773427672
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOBD port not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,702 miles (+4,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,702 miles
    Test number
    989282435701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass124,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,482 miles
    Test number
    383218653133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,482 miles (+856)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,482 miles
    Test number
    262754542076
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass123,626 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    123,626 miles
    Test number
    854387955279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,508 miles (+5,758)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,508 miles
    Test number
    375578188392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,750 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    114,750 miles
    Test number
    546763575244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail114,744 miles (+2,341)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,744 miles
    Test number
    609303413854
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass112,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,403 miles
    Test number
    467601264624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,403 miles (+13,554)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,403 miles
    Test number
    381493084459
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.21% (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass98,849 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,849 miles
    Test number
    386483285180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Fail98,842 miles (+7,767)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,842 miles
    Test number
    356687875104
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass91,075 miles (+8,958)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,075 miles
    Test number
    259847374148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,117 miles (+11,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,117 miles
    Test number
    809355773164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass70,425 miles (+12,513)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,425 miles
    Test number
    245677772414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,912 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,912 miles
    Test number
    208840231460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,785 miles
    Test number
    390376880187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P555 KJS

Does P555 KJS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P555 KJS expired on 10 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P555 KJS?
The MOT on P555 KJS expired on 10 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P555 KJS done?
P555 KJS was recorded at 142,597 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 5,848 miles a year.
Has P555 KJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 KJS has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
Has the mileage on P555 KJS 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 P555 KJS find?
P555 KJS passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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