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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.

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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass118,397 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass118,397 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,397 miles
    Test number
    439310111678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,835 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,835 miles
    Test number
    916163253158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass97,660 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,660 miles
    Test number
    754138561550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass84,451 miles (+7,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,451 miles
    Test number
    146261468200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 3mm
  13. Pass76,875 miles (+8,931)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,875 miles
    Test number
    806146639137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass54,101 miles (+11,699)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,101 miles
    Test number
    439085864155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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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