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BMW

525 · Silver

L23M EA
MOTExpired
MOT due4 Jun 2026
First reg21 Apr 2004
Mileage148,566 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 2 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 11 January 2026.

PASSED · 5 Jun 2025
Test date5 Jun 2025
Expiry4 Jun 2026
Test number987171755116
Mileage148,566 mi
AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryengine light on (mil)
FAILED · 4 Jun 2025
Test date4 Jun 2025
Expiry
Test number373703674244
Mileage148,566 mi
MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisoryengine light on (mil)
PASSED · 31 May 2024
Test date31 May 2024
Expiry4 Jun 2025
Test number570302596632
Mileage146,955 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
FAILED · 30 May 2024
Test date30 May 2024
Expiry
Test number480724055924
Mileage146,955 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 26 May 2023
Test date26 May 2023
Expiry4 Jun 2024
Test number688589860440
Mileage145,300 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust heat shields & Under body trims damaged
FAILED · 25 May 2023
Test date25 May 2023
Expiry
Test number600422876843
Mileage145,300 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust heat shields & Under body trims damaged
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED · 28 May 2022
Test date28 May 2022
Expiry4 Jun 2023
Test number969546110722
Mileage138,462 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 3 Jun 2021
Test date3 Jun 2021
Expiry4 Jun 2022
Test number931309305281
Mileage123,544 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 2 Jun 2021
Test date2 Jun 2021
Expiry
Test number201096439435
Mileage123,544 mi
DangerousOffside Front 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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Jun 2020
Test date5 Jun 2020
Expiry4 Jun 2021
Test number171169025299
Mileage115,314 mi
Advisorysurface corrosion on front and rear brake discs
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 3 Jun 2020
Test date3 Jun 2020
Expiry
Test number623955343059
Mileage115,314 mi
Advisorysurface corrosion on front and rear brake discs
MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 25 Aug 2018
Test date25 Aug 2018
Expiry24 Aug 2019
Test number760720003627
Mileage109,607 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryTyres Tread Low
PASSED · 23 Aug 2017
Test date23 Aug 2017
Expiry22 Aug 2018
Test number769936067760
Mileage99,701 mi
FAILED · 23 Aug 2017
Test date23 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number325452774306
Mileage99,701 mi
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (8.2.3)
PASSED · 22 Jun 2016
Test date22 Jun 2016
Expiry21 Jun 2017
Test number416978911071
Mileage93,504 mi
Advisory too clean to initiate diesel smoke test-visually clean
Advisorywear in steering rack inner joint/s
Dangeroussharp edge on nsf bumper
FAILED · 16 Jun 2016
Test date16 Jun 2016
Expiry
Test number629101320899
Mileage93,239 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failregistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)
Advisory too clean to initiate diesel smoke test-visually clean
Advisorywear in steering rack inner joint/s
AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Dangeroussharp edge on nsf bumper
PASSED · 19 Dec 2014
Test date19 Dec 2014
Expiry18 Dec 2015
Test number989793454374
Mileage80,420 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
FAILED · 19 Dec 2014
Test date19 Dec 2014
Expiry
Test number458393554381
Mileage80,420 mi
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
FAILED · 16 Dec 2014
Test date16 Dec 2014
Expiry
Test number886230754395
Mileage79,909 mi
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED · 10 Feb 2014
Test date10 Feb 2014
Expiry9 Feb 2015
Test number807591244035
Mileage74,132 mi
FAILED · 7 Feb 2014
Test date7 Feb 2014
Expiry
Test number398858134034
Mileage74,058 mi
DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
User Enteredengine under tray loose
PASSED · 12 Nov 2012
Test date12 Nov 2012
Expiry11 Nov 2013
Test number585217712390
Mileage65,186 mi
PASSED · 12 Nov 2011
Test date12 Nov 2011
Expiry11 Nov 2012
Test number488256611412
Mileage58,856 mi
PASSED · 3 Nov 2010
Test date3 Nov 2010
Expiry2 Nov 2011
Test number602207600379
Mileage53,465 mi
PASSED · 3 Nov 2009
Test date3 Nov 2009
Expiry2 Nov 2010
Test number430617609411
Mileage47,745 mi
PASSED · 29 Aug 2008
Test date29 Aug 2008
Expiry3 Sep 2009
Test number220142448203
Mileage38,826 mi
PASSED · 4 Sep 2007
Test date4 Sep 2007
Expiry3 Sep 2008
Test number650137447201
Mileage32,736 mi