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BMW

525 I SE AUTO · Green

M550 AOW
BMW M550 AOW
MOTExpired
MOT due12 Sep 2025
First reg1 Mar 1995
Mileage174,478 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Jul 2026

Vehicle age

31 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 31 August 2025.

PASSED · 13 Sep 2024
Test date13 Sep 2024
Expiry12 Sep 2025
Test number124357191504
Mileage174,478 mi
FAILED · 13 Sep 2024
Test date13 Sep 2024
Expiry
Test number449406365263
Mileage174,401 mi
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 23 Aug 2023
Test date23 Aug 2023
Expiry22 Aug 2024
Test number766209073101
Mileage173,085 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 19 Aug 2022
Test date19 Aug 2022
Expiry18 Aug 2023
Test number319361061323
Mileage172,958 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisorysill covers fitted
FAILED · 15 Aug 2022
Test date15 Aug 2022
Expiry
Test number468174556844
Mileage172,945 mi
MajorExhaust system insecure x4 (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisorysill covers fitted
PASSED · 1 Feb 2021
Test date1 Feb 2021
Expiry31 Jan 2022
Test number372037893974
Mileage165,838 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 18 Jan 2021
Test date18 Jan 2021
Expiry
Test number436619189755
Mileage165,831 mi
PrsWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 13 Jan 2020
Test date13 Jan 2020
Expiry12 Jan 2021
Test number488905826644
Mileage155,782 mi
PASSED · 12 Nov 2018
Test date12 Nov 2018
Expiry12 Nov 2019
Test number111392007594
Mileage150,714 mi
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED · 12 Nov 2018
Test date12 Nov 2018
Expiry
Test number203583546307
Mileage150,714 mi
MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PrsExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PrsExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PrsExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
PrsExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED · 17 Oct 2017
Test date17 Oct 2017
Expiry12 Nov 2018
Test number692566777360
Mileage144,351 mi
AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play both (2.2.B.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 1 Nov 2016
Test date1 Nov 2016
Expiry12 Nov 2017
Test number372211374578
Mileage132,736 mi
FAILED · 1 Nov 2016
Test date1 Nov 2016
Expiry
Test number520625333263
Mileage132,735 mi
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
PASSED · 13 Nov 2015
Test date13 Nov 2015
Expiry12 Nov 2016
Test number494929927793
Mileage121,066 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisoryfuel pipes corroded
FAILED · 13 Nov 2015
Test date13 Nov 2015
Expiry
Test number602863191916
Mileage121,066 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PrsNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisoryfuel pipes corroded
PASSED · 25 Jun 2014
Test date25 Jun 2014
Expiry24 Jun 2015
Test number878836874175
Mileage114,238 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
User EnteredOffside rear tyre wearing on edge.
PASSED · 13 Apr 2013
Test date13 Apr 2013
Expiry12 Apr 2014
Test number857873103163
Mileage100,097 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 24 Feb 2012
Test date24 Feb 2012
Expiry23 Feb 2013
Test number579855452048
Mileage87,967 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 21 Jul 2011
Test date21 Jul 2011
Expiry24 Jul 2012
Test number905142101256
Mileage86,736 mi
PASSED · 6 Jul 2010
Test date6 Jul 2010
Expiry24 Jul 2011
Test number151327880188
Mileage83,168 mi
PASSED · 3 Jul 2009
Test date3 Jul 2009
Expiry24 Jul 2010
Test number493844489137
Mileage81,298 mi
PASSED · 16 Jul 2008
Test date16 Jul 2008
Expiry24 Jul 2009
Test number453928898114
Mileage79,706 mi
PASSED · 6 Jul 2007
Test date6 Jul 2007
Expiry24 Jul 2008
Test number561987487104
Mileage78,223 mi
PASSED · 6 Jul 2006
Test date6 Jul 2006
Expiry24 Jul 2007
Test number633217486161
Mileage76,217 mi
PASSED · 25 Jul 2005
Test date25 Jul 2005
Expiry24 Jul 2006
Test number562846305238
Mileage72,695 mi