BMW

525I SE · Blue

B3LX L

MOTValid

MOT due25 Mar 2027

First reg1 Mar 2004

Mileage210,555 mi

TaxTaxed

Tax due1 Mar 2027

Vehicle age

22 years and 4 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 1 July 2026.

PASSED · 26 Mar 2026

Test date26 Mar 2026

Expiry25 Mar 2027

Test number443217406490

Mileage210,555 mi

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

AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

FAILED · 26 Mar 2026

Test date26 Mar 2026

Expiry—

Test number102230629294

Mileage210,555 mi

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

AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

PrsEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

PASSED · 11 Mar 2025

Test date11 Mar 2025

Expiry10 Mar 2026

Test number693661546440

Mileage323,858 km

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

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

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

PASSED · 14 Nov 2023

Test date14 Nov 2023

Expiry9 Dec 2024

Test number446468242196

Mileage195,722 mi

AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight bend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Advisoryoil residue to underside of vehicle

PASSED · 10 Dec 2022

Test date10 Dec 2022

Expiry9 Dec 2023

Test number285251449307

Mileage190,195 mi

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

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

AdvisoryRear osr backing plate missing

AdvisoryOffside Front backing plate missing

AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FAILED · 10 Dec 2022

Test date10 Dec 2022

Expiry—

Test number544055532357

Mileage190,195 mi

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

PrsHeadlamp aim too high x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

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

AdvisoryRear osr backing plate missing

AdvisoryOffside Front backing plate missing

AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns and os (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PASSED · 3 Dec 2021

Test date3 Dec 2021

Expiry2 Dec 2022

Test number689669145086

Mileage183,866 mi

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

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

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

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

FAILED · 2 Dec 2021

Test date2 Dec 2021

Expiry—

Test number208800690315

Mileage183,866 mi

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

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

PASSED · 18 Nov 2020

Test date18 Nov 2020

Expiry17 Nov 2021

Test number215445174809

Mileage182,611 mi

PASSED · 7 Oct 2019

Test date7 Oct 2019

Expiry6 Oct 2020

Test number997000631812

Mileage178,510 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

FAILED · 4 Oct 2019

Test date4 Oct 2019

Expiry—

Test number383660618830

Mileage178,506 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut incorrectly fitted and fouling brake flexi hose.

PASSED · 14 Aug 2018

Test date14 Aug 2018

Expiry13 Aug 2019

Test number156526560251

Mileage175,498 mi

Advisorycannot inspect underside of vehicle floor due to undertrays

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

PASSED · 30 Mar 2017

Test date30 Mar 2017

Expiry13 Apr 2018

Test number190098728268

Mileage161,579 mi

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

AdvisoryOffside Front tie rod worn on rack

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FAILED · 18 Mar 2017

Test date18 Mar 2017

Expiry—

Test number274987822807

Mileage161,573 mi

FailNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

AdvisoryOffside Front tie rod worn on rack

AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FailNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (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)

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

PASSED · 31 Mar 2016

Test date31 Mar 2016

Expiry13 Apr 2017

Test number954931995392

Mileage151,296 mi

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

AdvisoryOffside Front has slight play on tie rod on steering rack

PASSED · 14 Apr 2015

Test date14 Apr 2015

Expiry13 Apr 2016

Test number277154305143

Mileage141,399 mi

AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FAILED · 23 Mar 2015

Test date23 Mar 2015

Expiry—

Test number996462685063

Mileage141,392 mi

FailOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

FailNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

FailOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

User Enteredrear exhaust hanger broken

PASSED · 28 Mar 2014

Test date28 Mar 2014

Expiry27 Mar 2015

Test number627087184001

Mileage129,919 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

PASSED · 27 Mar 2013

Test date27 Mar 2013

Expiry26 Mar 2014

Test number429056283089

Mileage112,103 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

PASSED · 17 Apr 2012

Test date17 Apr 2012

Expiry10 May 2013

Test number125408502137

Mileage110,108 mi

AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

PASSED · 11 May 2011

Test date11 May 2011

Expiry10 May 2012

Test number616571831143

Mileage107,430 mi

FAILED · 5 May 2011

Test date5 May 2011

Expiry—

Test number268615421131

Mileage107,430 mi

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

FailNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

PASSED · 26 Apr 2010

Test date26 Apr 2010

Expiry25 Apr 2011

Test number720746410113

Mileage99,657 mi

PASSED · 25 Mar 2009

Test date25 Mar 2009

Expiry24 Mar 2010

Test number291114789079

Mileage94,454 mi

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FAILED · 19 Mar 2009

Test date19 Mar 2009

Expiry—

Test number920708679011

Mileage94,443 mi

FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FailNearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

FailOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

PASSED · 25 Mar 2008

Test date25 Mar 2008

Expiry24 Mar 2009

Test number172235388409

Mileage75,107 mi