BMW
525 · Black
Test date16 Apr 2026
Expiry15 Apr 2027
Test number516977766235
Mileage110,936 mi
MOTValid
MOT due15 Apr 2027
First reg30 Dec 1988
Mileage110,936 mi
Tax—
Tax due—
Vehicle age
37 years and 6 monthsFuel
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MOT history
As of 16 May 2026.
Test date6 Aug 2025
Expiry13 Aug 2026
Test number301699533645
Mileage110,349 mi
Test date14 Aug 2024
Expiry13 Aug 2025
Test number397526791841
Mileage109,674 mi
MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront sill sections corrosion
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Test date10 Aug 2024
Expiry—
Test number738548499436
Mileage109,674 mi
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront sill sections corrosion
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Test date9 Aug 2011
Expiry17 Aug 2012
Test number917431121212
Mileage109,610 mi
User EnteredSpare wheel flat
User EnteredFlat spot on inside of O/S/F wheel
User EnteredN/S/F lower ball joint rubber split
User EnteredWasher poor
Test date18 Aug 2010
Expiry17 Aug 2011
Test number304020930236
Mileage109,389 mi
Test date23 Feb 2009
Expiry19 Mar 2010
Test number213604459066
Mileage109,179 mi
Test date23 Feb 2009
Expiry—
Test number532084759081
Mileage109,179 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Test date19 Mar 2008
Expiry19 Mar 2009
Test number292699578034
Mileage108,649 mi
User Enteredsteering box drop arm balljoint worn slightly
Test date19 Mar 2008
Expiry—
Test number952179178090
Mileage108,649 mi
FailNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
User Enteredsteering box drop arm balljoint worn slightly
Test date20 Mar 2007
Expiry19 Mar 2008
Test number144209477471
Mileage107,728 mi
Test date15 Mar 2007
Expiry—
Test number791004877021
Mileage107,728 mi
DangerousOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Test date14 Mar 2006
Expiry13 Mar 2007
Test number343323576011
Mileage107,050 mi
Test date14 Mar 2006
Expiry—
Test number723533876040
Mileage107,050 mi
FailNearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
FailOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
FailNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
User Enteredfuel pipes corroded
User EnteredNearside front outer sill corroded to excess