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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

T55 WJRMOT history

T55 WJR is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 Nov 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 181,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2025
Mileage
181,913 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 WJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 WJR was last recorded at 181,913 miles on 22 Aug 2024, 2,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,812 miles · 11 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
2,101 miles
Average per year
12,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 181,913 miles
  • 2023 – 179,812 miles
  • 2022 – 168,229 miles
  • 2020 – 155,815 miles
  • 2019 – 145,052 miles
  • 2018 – 130,707 miles
  • 2017 – 125,935 miles
  • 2016 – 105,878 miles
  • 2015 – 76,122 miles
  • 2014 – 54,202 miles
  • 2013 – 42,033 miles
  • 2012 – 27,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,913 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,913 miles (+2,101)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    181,913 miles
    Test number
    245270881810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass179,812 miles (+11,583)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    179,812 miles
    Test number
    954967337441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    168,229 miles
    Test number
    832333115517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail168,229 miles (+12,414)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,229 miles
    Test number
    767239162492
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge IS ON 1.6,MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass155,815 miles (+10,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    155,815 miles
    Test number
    166650811824
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass145,052 miles (+14,345)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,052 miles
    Test number
    434868257618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    130,707 miles
    Test number
    447646971116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail130,706 miles (+4,771)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,706 miles
    Test number
    563184916065
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass125,935 miles (+20,057)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    125,935 miles
    Test number
    768022246737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,878 miles (+29,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    105,878 miles
    Test number
    446263037182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass76,122 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,122 miles
    Test number
    439163815176
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Fail76,122 miles (+21,920)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,122 miles
    Test number
    998842215123
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass54,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,202 miles
    Test number
    435747544195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,202 miles (+12,169)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,202 miles
    Test number
    218372044144
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  15. Pass42,033 miles (+14,756)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,033 miles
    Test number
    597307273144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  16. Pass27,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,277 miles
    Test number
    336423272149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    527300381102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 WJR

Does T55 WJR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 WJR expired on 21 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 WJR?
The MOT on T55 WJR expired on 21 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 WJR done?
T55 WJR was recorded at 181,913 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2024, an average of 12,707 miles a year.
Has T55 WJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 WJR has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T55 WJR 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 WJR find?
T55 WJR passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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