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BMW

525 · Grey

BT56 YHE
MOTExpired
MOT due17 Sep 2025
First reg29 Jan 2007
Mileage169,162 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

19 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 10 December 2025.

PASSED · 5 Sep 2024
Test date5 Sep 2024
Expiry17 Sep 2025
Test number754020569738
Mileage169,162 mi
FAILED · 3 Sep 2024
Test date3 Sep 2024
Expiry
Test number602501799724
Mileage169,162 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
PASSED · 18 Sep 2023
Test date18 Sep 2023
Expiry17 Sep 2024
Test number352537590319
Mileage162,856 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 29 Aug 2023
Test date29 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number833456867345
Mileage162,855 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
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))
MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 26 Oct 2021
Test date26 Oct 2021
Expiry25 Oct 2022
Test number945242511438
Mileage154,498 mi
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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside rear brake pad outer retaining clip missing
AdvisoryOffside rear inner rim has been welded
FAILED · 19 Oct 2021
Test date19 Oct 2021
Expiry
Test number534124643226
Mileage154,496 mi
MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorFront Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside rear brake pad outer retaining clip missing
PASSED · 21 Oct 2020
Test date21 Oct 2020
Expiry20 Oct 2021
Test number222466992424
Mileage143,652 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 20 Oct 2020
Test date20 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number416117205670
Mileage143,652 mi
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
PASSED · 3 Oct 2019
Test date3 Oct 2019
Expiry17 Oct 2020
Test number274598533592
Mileage134,878 mi
FAILED · 26 Sep 2019
Test date26 Sep 2019
Expiry
Test number918235630748
Mileage134,878 mi
MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 16 Oct 2018
Test date16 Oct 2018
Expiry17 Oct 2019
Test number353908387433
Mileage133,540 mi
PASSED · 17 Oct 2017
Test date17 Oct 2017
Expiry17 Oct 2018
Test number413927172253
Mileage122,672 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)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 18 Oct 2016
Test date18 Oct 2016
Expiry17 Oct 2017
Test number709886489546
Mileage114,168 mi
FAILED · 17 Oct 2016
Test date17 Oct 2016
Expiry
Test number875642353632
Mileage114,166 mi
FailRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
PASSED · 28 May 2015
Test date28 May 2015
Expiry28 May 2016
Test number977458645166
Mileage106,358 mi
FAILED · 20 May 2015
Test date20 May 2015
Expiry
Test number568230245199
Mileage106,356 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 29 May 2014
Test date29 May 2014
Expiry28 May 2015
Test number457199844160
Mileage100,441 mi
FAILED · 22 May 2014
Test date22 May 2014
Expiry
Test number795762744157
Mileage100,439 mi
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 16 May 2013
Test date16 May 2013
Expiry23 May 2014
Test number786736533194
Mileage97,009 mi
PASSED · 17 May 2012
Test date17 May 2012
Expiry23 May 2013
Test number647688632134
Mileage91,869 mi
PASSED · 18 May 2011
Test date18 May 2011
Expiry23 May 2012
Test number267138531477
Mileage87,557 mi
PASSED · 24 May 2010
Test date24 May 2010
Expiry23 May 2011
Test number303564240191
Mileage82,901 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 25 Mar 2010
Test date25 Mar 2010
Expiry24 Mar 2011
Test number320214080044
Mileage82,804 mi
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredFront washers weak
User EnteredNearside front tyre worn on inner edge