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BMW

525I SE AUTO · Black

DN53 JZX
BMW DN53 JZX
MOTExpired
MOT due13 Feb 2026
First reg1 Dec 2003
Mileage84,738 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Aug 2026

Vehicle age

22 years and 7 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 2 July 2026.

FAILED · 11 Feb 2026
Test date11 Feb 2026
Expiry
Test number370293223977
Mileage84,738 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Door has small crack next to outer door handle.
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, requires further investigation. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryBonnet struts fail to hold bonnet up.
DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 10 Feb 2025
Test date10 Feb 2025
Expiry13 Feb 2026
Test number264181798051
Mileage77,952 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play integral ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper control arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper control arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED · 8 Feb 2024
Test date8 Feb 2024
Expiry13 Feb 2025
Test number385495596109
Mileage72,092 mi
MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective metal bracket has broken off the rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play integral ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play integral ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Feb 2023
Test date14 Feb 2023
Expiry13 Feb 2024
Test number294570065260
Mileage65,615 mi
Advisorybonnet struts are weak and not holding
Advisoryunderside of vehicle is covered in oil
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 14 Feb 2023
Test date14 Feb 2023
Expiry
Test number370790651783
Mileage65,615 mi
Advisorybonnet struts are weak and not holding
MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisoryunderside of vehicle is covered in oil
AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 14 Feb 2022
Test date14 Feb 2022
Expiry13 Feb 2023
Test number643484432695
Mileage56,266 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 14 Feb 2022
Test date14 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number777771069342
Mileage56,266 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 25 Jan 2021
Test date25 Jan 2021
Expiry24 Jan 2022
Test number284186398669
Mileage47,490 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 6 Jan 2020
Test date6 Jan 2020
Expiry5 Jan 2021
Test number633244784403
Mileage40,268 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Jan 2019
Test date2 Jan 2019
Expiry3 Jan 2020
Test number167890830732
Mileage34,282 mi
PASSED · 20 Dec 2017
Test date20 Dec 2017
Expiry3 Jan 2019
Test number535446871573
Mileage33,952 mi
PASSED · 7 Dec 2016
Test date7 Dec 2016
Expiry3 Jan 2018
Test number522220529515
Mileage33,426 mi
PASSED · 23 Dec 2015
Test date23 Dec 2015
Expiry3 Jan 2017
Test number224253380704
Mileage32,699 mi
PASSED · 18 Dec 2014
Test date18 Dec 2014
Expiry3 Jan 2016
Test number119562554396
Mileage31,716 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
PASSED · 18 Dec 2013
Test date18 Dec 2013
Expiry3 Jan 2015
Test number449702453475
Mileage30,765 mi
PASSED · 2 Jan 2013
Test date2 Jan 2013
Expiry3 Jan 2014
Test number726122703066
Mileage29,578 mi
PASSED · 20 Dec 2011
Test date20 Dec 2011
Expiry3 Jan 2013
Test number455404151304
Mileage27,740 mi
PASSED · 4 Jan 2011
Test date4 Jan 2011
Expiry3 Jan 2012
Test number975204001024
Mileage26,216 mi
PASSED · 16 Dec 2009
Test date16 Dec 2009
Expiry24 Dec 2010
Test number311440159378
Mileage24,032 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED · 10 Dec 2008
Test date10 Dec 2008
Expiry24 Dec 2009
Test number993835648306
Mileage21,996 mi
FAILED · 10 Dec 2008
Test date10 Dec 2008
Expiry
Test number984005248314
Mileage21,996 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front 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 · 6 Dec 2007
Test date6 Dec 2007
Expiry24 Dec 2008
Test number502140147316
Mileage19,548 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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 20 Dec 2006
Test date20 Dec 2006
Expiry24 Dec 2007
Test number950014556315
Mileage15,804 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 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)