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BMW

525 D SPORT EDITION AUTO · Blue

M5FN Y
BMW M5FN Y
MOTValid
MOT due21 Oct 2026
First reg1 Jul 2002
Mileage211,879 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Aug 2026

Vehicle age

23 years and 11 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 1 February 2026.

PASSED · 1 Oct 2025
Test date1 Oct 2025
Expiry21 Oct 2026
Test number619833853068
Mileage211,879 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
FAILED · 1 Oct 2025
Test date1 Oct 2025
Expiry
Test number255135562460
Mileage211,879 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
PASSED · 18 Oct 2024
Test date18 Oct 2024
Expiry21 Oct 2025
Test number700879342538
Mileage202,181 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 9 Oct 2023
Test date9 Oct 2023
Expiry21 Oct 2024
Test number768281156653
Mileage199,783 mi
PASSED · 22 Oct 2022
Test date22 Oct 2022
Expiry21 Oct 2023
Test number292663510008
Mileage190,991 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 24 Nov 2021
Test date24 Nov 2021
Expiry23 Nov 2022
Test number667865355328
Mileage176,114 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 19 Nov 2021
Test date19 Nov 2021
Expiry
Test number252175504405
Mileage176,114 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 23 Nov 2020
Test date23 Nov 2020
Expiry22 Nov 2021
Test number392529525136
Mileage171,350 mi
FAILED · 9 Nov 2020
Test date9 Nov 2020
Expiry
Test number239423880003
Mileage171,343 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
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))
MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 13 Aug 2019
Test date13 Aug 2019
Expiry14 Aug 2020
Test number250857586608
Mileage161,702 mi
AdvisoryFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 13 Aug 2018
Test date13 Aug 2018
Expiry14 Aug 2019
Test number714031817666
Mileage151,521 mi
MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 10 Aug 2018
Test date10 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number443830558877
Mileage151,521 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 15 Aug 2017
Test date15 Aug 2017
Expiry14 Aug 2018
Test number686610640380
Mileage148,261 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisoryrear brakes noisy
FAILED · 8 Aug 2017
Test date8 Aug 2017
Expiry
Test number767491459271
Mileage148,251 mi
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
FailRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
FailFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisoryexhaust heat shield loose
Advisoryrear brakes noisy
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
PASSED · 4 Jun 2016
Test date4 Jun 2016
Expiry3 Jun 2017
Test number408606113674
Mileage144,152 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 2 Jun 2015
Test date2 Jun 2015
Expiry1 Jun 2016
Test number609863355164
Mileage136,336 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Enteredtwo front shocks soft
FAILED · 27 May 2015
Test date27 May 2015
Expiry
Test number577377145190
Mileage136,320 mi
FailRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Enteredtwo front shocks soft
PASSED · 3 Apr 2014
Test date3 Apr 2014
Expiry15 Apr 2015
Test number125753194469
Mileage129,896 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FAILED · 2 Apr 2014
Test date2 Apr 2014
Expiry
Test number365172394048
Mileage129,896 mi
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 16 Apr 2013
Test date16 Apr 2013
Expiry15 Apr 2014
Test number218966903435
Mileage121,415 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 29 Mar 2013
Test date29 Mar 2013
Expiry
Test number827798983090
Mileage120,957 mi
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
FailOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 11 Apr 2012
Test date11 Apr 2012
Expiry10 Apr 2013
Test number767012502158
Mileage110,633 mi
FAILED · 8 Apr 2011
Test date8 Apr 2011
Expiry
Test number696858291022
Mileage97,280 mi
PrsFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
PrsRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
PASSED · 8 Apr 2011
Test date8 Apr 2011
Expiry7 Apr 2012
Test number439748891070
Mileage97,280 mi
PASSED · 11 Mar 2010
Test date11 Mar 2010
Expiry16 Mar 2011
Test number313010370099
Mileage93,343 mi
PASSED · 7 Mar 2009
Test date7 Mar 2009
Expiry16 Mar 2010
Test number673156269063
Mileage88,945 mi
FAILED · 7 Mar 2009
Test date7 Mar 2009
Expiry
Test number261586569068
Mileage88,944 mi
FailFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FailRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
FAILED · 17 Mar 2008
Test date17 Mar 2008
Expiry
Test number632537878009
Mileage85,407 mi
PrsNearside 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)
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 17 Mar 2008
Test date17 Mar 2008
Expiry16 Mar 2009
Test number804677778040
Mileage85,407 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 18 Jul 2007
Test date18 Jul 2007
Expiry17 Jul 2008
Test number673309097178
Mileage77,209 mi
PASSED · 10 Jul 2006
Test date10 Jul 2006
Expiry9 Jul 2007
Test number570761796187
Mileage62,681 mi