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BMW

525 · Red

BG05 UGF
MOTValid
MOT due6 Dec 2026
First reg16 May 2005
Mileage135,570 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

21 years and 1 month

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 27 June 2026.

PASSED · 18 Nov 2025
Test date18 Nov 2025
Expiry6 Dec 2026
Test number178762748244
Mileage135,570 mi
MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 18 Nov 2025
Test date18 Nov 2025
Expiry
Test number405051906235
Mileage135,570 mi
MinorRear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 23 Nov 2024
Test date23 Nov 2024
Expiry6 Dec 2025
Test number664139720435
Mileage130,499 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 23 Nov 2024
Test date23 Nov 2024
Expiry
Test number690190156115
Mileage130,499 mi
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 6 Dec 2023
Test date6 Dec 2023
Expiry6 Dec 2024
Test number358131951266
Mileage125,011 mi
FAILED · 5 Dec 2023
Test date5 Dec 2023
Expiry
Test number610573986894
Mileage125,008 mi
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 5 Dec 2022
Test date5 Dec 2022
Expiry6 Dec 2023
Test number976616760280
Mileage119,943 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisorySuspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED · 5 Dec 2022
Test date5 Dec 2022
Expiry
Test number155227428084
Mileage119,943 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisorySuspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 7 Dec 2021
Test date7 Dec 2021
Expiry6 Dec 2022
Test number378445942789
Mileage111,815 mi
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 19 Nov 2021
Test date19 Nov 2021
Expiry
Test number615368088058
Mileage111,781 mi
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 19 Nov 2020
Test date19 Nov 2020
Expiry21 Nov 2021
Test number753124561866
Mileage106,425 mi
PASSED · 21 Nov 2019
Test date21 Nov 2019
Expiry21 Nov 2020
Test number977039053247
Mileage102,274 mi
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 16 Nov 2019
Test date16 Nov 2019
Expiry
Test number105862444682
Mileage102,228 mi
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
PASSED · 22 Nov 2018
Test date22 Nov 2018
Expiry21 Nov 2019
Test number624520835094
Mileage98,240 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated
FAILED · 20 Nov 2018
Test date20 Nov 2018
Expiry
Test number356404256430
Mileage98,196 mi
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn yellow marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated
PASSED · 4 Nov 2017
Test date4 Nov 2017
Expiry3 Nov 2018
Test number589286620363
Mileage95,219 mi
AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED · 4 Nov 2016
Test date4 Nov 2016
Expiry3 Nov 2017
Test number367857780894
Mileage91,599 mi
Advisoryengine covers fitted
Advisoryunder trays fitted
PASSED · 12 Oct 2015
Test date12 Oct 2015
Expiry27 Oct 2016
Test number860574785721
Mileage85,918 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
PASSED · 28 Oct 2014
Test date28 Oct 2014
Expiry27 Oct 2015
Test number965811604345
Mileage82,548 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredOil leak
User Enteredboth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge and close to balding on edges recommend change tyres asap
User Enteredboth rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edge
PASSED · 2 Oct 2013
Test date2 Oct 2013
Expiry1 Oct 2014
Test number547005773280
Mileage77,321 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 6 Aug 2012
Test date6 Aug 2012
Expiry5 Aug 2013
Test number989349312282
Mileage69,285 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
PASSED · 1 Aug 2011
Test date1 Aug 2011
Expiry31 Jul 2012
Test number128023411248
Mileage63,483 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 16 Jul 2010
Test date16 Jul 2010
Expiry15 Jul 2011
Test number213927890494
Mileage52,535 mi
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 6 Apr 2009
Test date6 Apr 2009
Expiry8 Apr 2010
Test number131926399009
Mileage45,961 mi
PASSED · 9 Apr 2008
Test date9 Apr 2008
Expiry8 Apr 2009
Test number223320508469
Mileage36,828 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)