BMW logo

BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,497 cc

T55 WACMOT history

T55 WAC is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 3 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 197,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
197,288 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,084 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T55 WAC in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T55 WAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 WAC was last recorded at 197,288 miles on 13 May 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,281 miles · 12 May 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
11,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,288 miles
  • 2025 – 193,794 miles
  • 2024 – 189,875 miles
  • 2023 – 183,498 miles
  • 2022 – 178,330 miles
  • 2021 – 173,147 miles
  • 2020 – 161,456 miles
  • 2019 – 149,330 miles
  • 2018 – 141,493 miles
  • 2017 – 122,462 miles
  • 2016 – 102,086 miles
  • 2015 – 89,144 miles
  • 2014 – 77,476 miles
  • 2013 – 61,718 miles
  • 2012 – 41,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,288 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Front Position lamp incorrect colour both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,288 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    197,288 miles
    Test number
    149345622783
    • 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))

  2. Fail197,281 miles (+3,487)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,281 miles
    Test number
    440994010726
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass193,794 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    193,794 miles
    Test number
    343104942464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail193,790 miles (+3,915)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,790 miles
    Test number
    324802688719
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass189,875 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    189,875 miles
    Test number
    826613744474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail189,873 miles (+6,375)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,873 miles
    Test number
    518314369983
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass183,498 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    183,498 miles
    Test number
    538297799177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail183,493 miles (+5,163)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,493 miles
    Test number
    376711776852
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass178,330 miles (+15)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    178,330 miles
    Test number
    777008541243
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail178,315 miles (+5,168)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,315 miles
    Test number
    603176341353
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass173,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    173,147 miles
    Test number
    426230804447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail173,141 miles (+11,685)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,141 miles
    Test number
    503022740302
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass161,456 miles (+12,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    161,456 miles
    Test number
    698875415054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass149,330 miles (+7,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    149,330 miles
    Test number
    614966445445
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass141,493 miles (+19,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    141,493 miles
    Test number
    615272655809
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass122,462 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,462 miles
    Test number
    283349713439
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Fail122,459 miles (+20,373)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,459 miles
    Test number
    137616598749
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  18. Pass102,086 miles (+12,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,086 miles
    Test number
    613435492205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  19. Pass89,144 miles (+11,668)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,144 miles
    Test number
    737567425143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,476 miles (+229)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    77,476 miles
    Test number
    755829924113
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre is worn on edge
    • NoteO/S/F tyre is worn on edge

  21. Fail77,247 miles (+15,529)3 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,247 miles
    Test number
    968802724103
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre is worn on edge
    • NoteO/S/F tyre is worn on edge

  22. Pass61,718 miles (+19,930)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,718 miles
    Test number
    466472523133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,788 miles
    Test number
    908463222183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,788 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,788 miles
    Test number
    899793922167
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T55 WAC

Does T55 WAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 WAC is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 WAC?
The MOT on T55 WAC is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 WAC done?
T55 WAC was recorded at 197,288 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 11,084 miles a year.
Has T55 WAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 WAC has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 WAC 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 WAC find?
T55 WAC passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Related registrations

Browse all T55W registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.