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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T55 HFNMOT history

T55 HFN is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 13 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 184,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
184,316 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 HFN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 HFN was last recorded at 184,316 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 5,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,895 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,421 miles
Average per year
11,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,316 miles
  • 2024 – 178,895 miles
  • 2023 – 166,579 miles
  • 2022 – 153,884 miles
  • 2021 – 141,989 miles
  • 2020 – 132,742 miles
  • 2019 – 125,407 miles
  • 2018 – 117,143 miles
  • 2017 – 108,975 miles
  • 2016 – 89,369 miles
  • 2015 – 70,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,316 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Differential as light misting of oil.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,316 miles (+5,421)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    184,316 miles
    Test number
    998712848743
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass178,895 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    178,895 miles
    Test number
    134923504762
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Fail178,894 miles (+12,315)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,894 miles
    Test number
    239679566081
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Pass166,579 miles (+12,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    166,579 miles
    Test number
    954445568772
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass153,884 miles (+39)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    153,884 miles
    Test number
    423509703942
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDifferential as light misting of oil.

  6. Fail153,845 miles (+11,856)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,845 miles
    Test number
    339546638063
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDifferential as light misting of oil.

  7. Pass141,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    141,989 miles
    Test number
    604243144769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail141,989 miles (+9,247)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,989 miles
    Test number
    754111072695
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass132,742 miles (+7,335)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    132,742 miles
    Test number
    283926286664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,407 miles (+8,264)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,407 miles
    Test number
    686690261435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,143 miles (+8,168)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    117,143 miles
    Test number
    411928144420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,975 miles (+19,606)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,975 miles
    Test number
    590529539465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,369 miles (+18,439)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,369 miles
    Test number
    691438527586
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUneven wear on centre treads of both rear tyres

  14. Pass70,930 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,930 miles
    Test number
    912211523347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Questions about T55 HFN

Does T55 HFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 HFN is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T55 HFN?
The MOT on T55 HFN is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 HFN done?
T55 HFN was recorded at 184,316 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 11,067 miles a year.
Has T55 HFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 HFN has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 HFN 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 T55 HFN find?
T55 HFN passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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