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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 2,793 cc

P922 PLOMOT history

P922 PLO is a blue petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 154,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2024.

P922 PLO blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2025
Mileage
154,111 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P922 PLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P922 PLO was last recorded at 154,111 miles on 26 Jun 2024, 411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,700 miles · 8 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
411 miles
Average per year
3,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 154,111 miles
  • 2022 – 153,700 miles
  • 2021 – 153,466 miles
  • 2019 – 148,311 miles
  • 2016 – 139,276 miles
  • 2015 – 133,682 miles
  • 2014 – 129,806 miles
  • 2013 – 129,032 miles
  • 2012 – 127,970 miles
  • 2011 – 126,326 miles
  • 2010 – 123,408 miles
  • 2009 – 121,658 miles
  • 2008 – 119,808 miles
  • 2007 – 114,913 miles
  • 2006 – 103,417 miles
  • 2005 – 96,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,111 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,111 miles (+411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    154,111 miles
    Test number
    181168394878
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass153,700 miles (+234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    153,700 miles
    Test number
    402583173748
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass153,466 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    153,466 miles
    Test number
    410624445578
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    884773173824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    148,311 miles
    Test number
    284622917892
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  6. PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    476838471183
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass139,276 miles (+5,594)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    139,276 miles
    Test number
    267781011700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,682 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    133,682 miles
    Test number
    362365001301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,806 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    129,806 miles
    Test number
    865556434365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,032 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    129,032 miles
    Test number
    957693343333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,012 miles (+1,042)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,012 miles
    Test number
    498248133491
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  12. Pass127,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    127,970 miles
    Test number
    848143242226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail127,969 miles (+1,643)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,969 miles
    Test number
    915433742237
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  14. Pass126,326 miles (+2,918)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    126,326 miles
    Test number
    269168871141
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake disc worn & lipped
    • NoteFront offside tyre valve stem deteriorated
    • NoteRear brake disc worn & lipped
  15. Pass123,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    123,408 miles
    Test number
    322443580140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail123,406 miles (+1,748)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,406 miles
    Test number
    331423780111
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass121,658 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    121,658 miles
    Test number
    821303969065
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Fail121,657 miles (+1,849)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,657 miles
    Test number
    190891069021
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass119,808 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    119,808 miles
    Test number
    251618768011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail119,806 miles (+4,893)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,806 miles
    Test number
    564087768090
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass114,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    114,913 miles
    Test number
    841723047239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail114,911 miles (+11,494)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,911 miles
    Test number
    271543847205
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  23. Pass103,417 miles (+7,344)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    103,417 miles
    Test number
    491950456294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass96,073 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    96,073 miles
    Test number
    681529355228
    • NoteHandbrake effort getting low
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on legal limit

Questions about P922 PLO

Does P922 PLO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P922 PLO expired on 25 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P922 PLO?
The MOT on P922 PLO expired on 25 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P922 PLO done?
P922 PLO was recorded at 154,111 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2024, an average of 3,091 miles a year.
Has P922 PLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P922 PLO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2013.
Has the mileage on P922 PLO 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 P922 PLO find?
P922 PLO passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2024 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; offside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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