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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

S55 FRBMOT history

S55 FRB is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 30 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 178,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

S55 FRB grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
178,633 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S55 FRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S55 FRB was last recorded at 178,633 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 10,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,941 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,692 miles
Average per year
8,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,633 miles
  • 2025 – 167,941 miles
  • 2024 – 163,457 miles
  • 2023 – 151,375 miles
  • 2022 – 147,607 miles
  • 2021 – 145,583 miles
  • 2020 – 142,081 miles
  • 2019 – 133,607 miles
  • 2018 – 126,656 miles
  • 2017 – 115,583 miles
  • 2016 – 103,745 miles
  • 2015 – 90,399 miles
  • 2014 – 82,698 miles
  • 2013 – 75,496 miles
  • 2012 – 67,071 miles
  • 2011 – 58,695 miles
  • 2010 – 49,298 miles
  • 2009 – 36,286 miles
  • 2008 – 24,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,633 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Advise exhaust heat shield loose.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Advise hand brake has little reserve travel.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,633 miles (+10,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    178,633 miles
    Test number
    604977065693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass167,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    167,941 miles
    Test number
    101115310577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail167,941 miles (+4,484)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,941 miles
    Test number
    843366523606
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  4. Pass163,457 miles (+12,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    163,457 miles
    Test number
    768553578268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass151,375 miles (+3,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,375 miles
    Test number
    802427569937
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass147,607 miles (+2,024)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,607 miles
    Test number
    404945045252
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront NSF AND OSF Position lamps/haylos flicker when all lamps are turned off
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass145,583 miles (+3,502)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    145,583 miles
    Test number
    946395262303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,081 miles (+8,474)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,081 miles
    Test number
    632857497939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,607 miles (+41)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,607 miles
    Test number
    706329805938
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust heat shield loose.
    • AdvisoryAdvise hand brake has little reserve travel.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Advise both sides lower arms bushes worn and splitting.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear sub-frame. (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail133,566 miles (+6,910)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,566 miles
    Test number
    670442364442
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust heat shield loose.
    • AdvisoryAdvise hand brake has little reserve travel.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Advise both sides lower arms bushes worn and splitting.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear sub-frame. (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass126,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    126,656 miles
    Test number
    843343413034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail126,656 miles (+11,073)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,656 miles
    Test number
    862799016949
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

  13. Pass115,583 miles (+11,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,583 miles
    Test number
    995004702541
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass103,745 miles (+13,346)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,745 miles
    Test number
    491075484390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass90,399 miles (+7,701)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,399 miles
    Test number
    769771225170
    • NoteN/s/r inner stop light not working
    • NoteO/s/r outer stop light not working
    • NoteO/s/r outer tail light not working

  16. Pass82,698 miles (+7,202)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,698 miles
    Test number
    625052324108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,496 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,496 miles
    Test number
    558665403185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outside edge

  18. Fail75,494 miles (+8,423)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,494 miles
    Test number
    368533403173
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outside edge

  19. Pass67,071 miles (+8,376)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,071 miles
    Test number
    136074622175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,695 miles (+9,397)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,695 miles
    Test number
    535596421167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,298 miles (+13,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    49,298 miles
    Test number
    423795520106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass36,286 miles (+11,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,286 miles
    Test number
    802529689074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass24,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,717 miles
    Test number
    324945318126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S55 FRB

Does S55 FRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S55 FRB is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S55 FRB?
The MOT on S55 FRB is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S55 FRB done?
S55 FRB was recorded at 178,633 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 8,330 miles a year.
Has S55 FRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S55 FRB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S55 FRB 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 S55 FRB find?
S55 FRB passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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