
BMW 525
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,497 cc
P555 SWLMOT history
P555 SWL is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 12 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,397 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 118,397 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,813 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P555 SWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 12 Jun 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P555 SWL was last recorded at 118,397 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 1,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 116,835 miles · 17 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,562 miles
- Average per year
- 5,813 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,397 miles
- 2025 – 116,835 miles
- 2024 – 111,821 miles
- 2023 – 104,351 miles
- 2022 – 97,660 miles
- 2021 – 95,089 miles
- 2020 – 92,874 miles
- 2019 – 89,458 miles
- 2018 – 84,451 miles
- 2017 – 76,875 miles
- 2016 – 67,944 miles
- 2014 – 54,101 miles
- 2013 – 42,402 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 12 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,397 miles (+1,562)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 118,397 miles
- Test number
- 439310111678
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,835 miles (+5,014)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 116,835 miles
- Test number
- 916163253158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,821 miles (+33)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 111,821 miles
- Test number
- 287989901041
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front poor beam pattern
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail111,788 miles (+7,437)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,788 miles
- Test number
- 846170403780
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc backing plate rubbing against disc
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass104,351 miles (+187)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 104,351 miles
- Test number
- 443036744418
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail104,164 miles (+6,504)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,164 miles
- Test number
- 196198676005
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass97,660 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 97,660 miles
- Test number
- 754138561550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,658 miles (+2,569)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,658 miles
- Test number
- 404426262848
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,089 miles (+2,215)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 95,089 miles
- Test number
- 868073172505
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront both tyre has cracked on the tread wall
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cracked on the tread wall
Pass92,874 miles (+3,416)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 92,874 miles
- Test number
- 355665290823
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass89,458 miles (+5,007)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 89,458 miles
- Test number
- 789797951435
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,451 miles (+7,576)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 84,451 miles
- Test number
- 146261468200
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 3mm
Pass76,875 miles (+8,931)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 76,875 miles
- Test number
- 806146639137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,944 miles (+13,843)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 67,944 miles
- Test number
- 867511291459
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,101 miles (+11,699)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 54,101 miles
- Test number
- 439085864155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,402 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 42,402 miles
- Test number
- 258803863443
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront number plate starting to delaminate
Questions about P555 SWL
- Does P555 SWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P555 SWL is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P555 SWL?
- The MOT on P555 SWL is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P555 SWL done?
- P555 SWL was recorded at 118,397 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 5,813 miles a year.
- Has P555 SWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P555 SWL has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on P555 SWL 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 SWL find?
- P555 SWL passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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