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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

SSU 223MOT history

SSU 223 is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 143,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

SSU 223 white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
143,056 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SSU 223
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
29 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SSU 223 was last recorded at 143,056 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,048 miles · 15 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
12,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,056 miles
  • 2025 – 118,139 miles
  • 2024 – 96,717 miles
  • 2023 – 86,032 miles
  • 2022 – 74,069 miles
  • 2021 – 65,590 miles
  • 2020 – 60,215 miles
  • 2019 – 50,610 miles
  • 2018 – 37,367 miles
  • 2017 – 28,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,056 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 3 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,056 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    143,056 miles
    Test number
    372903268062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail143,048 miles (+24,909)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,048 miles
    Test number
    982118661345
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass118,139 miles (+21,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    118,139 miles
    Test number
    190256633366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass96,717 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,717 miles
    Test number
    188670371313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail96,713 miles (+10,681)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,713 miles
    Test number
    499444660277
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass86,032 miles (+11,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,032 miles
    Test number
    785083398128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass74,069 miles (+8,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,069 miles
    Test number
    397515032579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,590 miles (+5,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,590 miles
    Test number
    663912960307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass60,215 miles (+9,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    60,215 miles
    Test number
    136482256995
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass50,610 miles (+13,243)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    50,610 miles
    Test number
    749413969477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,367 miles (+9,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    37,367 miles
    Test number
    667248883752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass28,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    28,205 miles
    Test number
    801997306267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SSU 223

What vehicle is registration SSU 223 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SSU 223 on a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jul 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SSU 223 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SSU 223 is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on SSU 223?
The MOT on SSU 223 is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SSU 223 done?
SSU 223 was recorded at 143,056 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 12,813 miles a year.
Has SSU 223 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SSU 223 has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on SSU 223 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 SSU 223 find?
SSU 223 passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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