BMW

525D SE AUTO · Grey

A6DL C

MOTValid

MOT due18 Feb 2027

First reg1 May 2003

Mileage147,227 mi

TaxTaxed

Tax due1 Jul 2027

Vehicle age

23 years and 2 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 6 July 2026.

PASSED · 16 Feb 2026

Test date16 Feb 2026

Expiry18 Feb 2027

Test number364140892674

Mileage147,227 mi

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

FAILED · 16 Feb 2026

Test date16 Feb 2026

Expiry—

Test number230184329189

Mileage147,227 mi

MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

PASSED · 18 Feb 2025

Test date18 Feb 2025

Expiry18 Feb 2026

Test number767354181974

Mileage143,801 mi

AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Advisoryunderside corroded

FAILED · 14 Feb 2025

Test date14 Feb 2025

Expiry—

Test number993629672397

Mileage143,792 mi

MajorNearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

MajorEmissions unable to be completed oil pouring from dipstick when trying to reach temp (8.2.2.2 (e))

Advisoryunderside corroded

PASSED · 19 Feb 2024

Test date19 Feb 2024

Expiry18 Feb 2025

Test number114777615872

Mileage140,730 mi

AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor holed, outwith prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

FAILED · 18 Jan 2024

Test date18 Jan 2024

Expiry—

Test number287651278615

Mileage140,707 mi

MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor holed out with prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

PASSED · 18 Jan 2023

Test date18 Jan 2023

Expiry19 Jan 2024

Test number392169492872

Mileage137,061 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FAILED · 17 Jan 2023

Test date17 Jan 2023

Expiry—

Test number988632862985

Mileage137,060 mi

MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 6 Jan 2022

Test date6 Jan 2022

Expiry19 Jan 2023

Test number873034553107

Mileage133,027 mi

AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FAILED · 6 Jan 2022

Test date6 Jan 2022

Expiry—

Test number393557878201

Mileage133,027 mi

PrsFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PASSED · 15 Jan 2021

Test date15 Jan 2021

Expiry19 Jan 2022

Test number929304232853

Mileage129,383 mi

AdvisoryE.M.L doesn't illuminate

AdvisoryFuel cap washer deteriorated

AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryHeatshield insecure

AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit , also badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

FAILED · 14 Jan 2021

Test date14 Jan 2021

Expiry—

Test number762657075621

Mileage129,382 mi

MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

AdvisoryE.M.L doesn't illuminate

AdvisoryFuel cap washer deteriorated

AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisoryHeatshield insecure

AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit , also badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

PASSED · 20 Jan 2020

Test date20 Jan 2020

Expiry19 Jan 2021

Test number517686304491

Mileage126,437 mi

AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/inner sill at rear. Around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryE.M.L doesn't illuminate

FAILED · 15 Jan 2020

Test date15 Jan 2020

Expiry—

Test number139734376258

Mileage126,434 mi

MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner sill at rear. Around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/inner sill at rear. Around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryOffside Front brake back-plate insecure

AdvisoryE.M.L doesn't illuminate

PASSED · 18 Jan 2019

Test date18 Jan 2019

Expiry17 Jan 2020

Test number919442412237

Mileage121,722 mi

AdvisoryFuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Advisoryundertrays fitted

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Advisorysuspension components corroded,deteriorating

FAILED · 16 Jan 2019

Test date16 Jan 2019

Expiry—

Test number455274199923

Mileage121,720 mi

MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both flexi (6.1.2 (a))

MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

AdvisoryFuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Advisoryundertrays fitted

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

DangerousRear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (a))

MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Advisorysuspension components corroded,deteriorating

PASSED · 18 Jan 2018

Test date18 Jan 2018

Expiry17 Jan 2019

Test number575880515642

Mileage116,960 mi

AdvisoryCentral under tray fitted

AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak deff

AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FAILED · 17 Jan 2018

Test date17 Jan 2018

Expiry—

Test number629820449963

Mileage116,958 mi

AdvisoryCentral under tray fitted

AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak deff

FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PASSED · 16 Jan 2017

Test date16 Jan 2017

Expiry15 Jan 2018

Test number185565005061

Mileage111,856 mi

AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexable joint (7.1.2)

AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

AdvisoryOil leak from diff

Advisoryunder trays fitted

AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FAILED · 10 Jan 2017

Test date10 Jan 2017

Expiry—

Test number586373602684

Mileage111,785 mi

DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Failrear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexable joint (7.1.2)

AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

AdvisoryOil leak from diff

Advisoryunder trays fitted

AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 11 Jan 2016

Test date11 Jan 2016

Expiry12 Jan 2017

Test number780817778726

Mileage106,546 mi

AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexis (7.1.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

FAILED · 11 Jan 2016

Test date11 Jan 2016

Expiry—

Test number553774471098

Mileage106,546 mi

FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexis (7.1.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

PASSED · 13 Jan 2015

Test date13 Jan 2015

Expiry12 Jan 2016

Test number335103115042

Mileage99,944 mi

FAILED · 13 Jan 2015

Test date13 Jan 2015

Expiry—

Test number109883415089

Mileage99,944 mi

FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FailNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

User Enteredfront discs worn

User Enteredrear discs worn

User EnteredFuel pipe/s corroded

PASSED · 26 Feb 2013

Test date26 Feb 2013

Expiry25 Feb 2014

Test number847827653075

Mileage86,593 mi

User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre

User Enteredlight cracking on all tyres

PASSED · 12 Jan 2012

Test date12 Jan 2012

Expiry11 Jan 2013

Test number888512812012

Mileage85,371 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

User EnteredOil leak

FAILED · 12 Jan 2012

Test date12 Jan 2012

Expiry—

Test number959212212021

Mileage85,371 mi

FailNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

User EnteredOil leak

PASSED · 10 Nov 2010

Test date10 Nov 2010

Expiry9 Nov 2011

Test number523814110353

Mileage84,252 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

User Enteredtyre contral system inactive at time of test

PASSED · 22 Oct 2009

Test date22 Oct 2009

Expiry1 Nov 2010

Test number933435099249

Mileage78,096 mi

PASSED · 23 Oct 2008

Test date23 Oct 2008

Expiry1 Nov 2009

Test number304187698204

Mileage73,901 mi

FAILED · 23 Oct 2008

Test date23 Oct 2008

Expiry—

Test number390537198425

Mileage73,900 mi

FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

PASSED · 2 Nov 2007

Test date2 Nov 2007

Expiry1 Nov 2008

Test number904546107347

Mileage69,815 mi

FAILED · 31 Oct 2007

Test date31 Oct 2007

Expiry—

Test number454214307420

Mileage69,808 mi

FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 7 Aug 2006

Test date7 Aug 2006

Expiry6 Aug 2007

Test number144699716232

Mileage63,736 mi

FAILED · 21 Jul 2006

Test date21 Jul 2006

Expiry—

Test number593352906251

Mileage63,722 mi

FailRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)