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BMW

525I SE · Black

MH04 VNV
BMW MH04 VNV
MOTExpired
MOT due12 Aug 2025
First reg19 May 2004
Mileage114,832 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

22 years and 1 month

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 2 September 2025.

PASSED · 13 Aug 2024
Test date13 Aug 2024
Expiry12 Aug 2025
Test number949311814721
Mileage114,832 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
PASSED · 13 Apr 2023
Test date13 Apr 2023
Expiry12 Apr 2024
Test number871100077311
Mileage109,135 mi
AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Feb 2022
Test date17 Feb 2022
Expiry16 Feb 2023
Test number458805451644
Mileage107,755 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 · 15 Feb 2022
Test date15 Feb 2022
Expiry
Test number768373631446
Mileage107,753 mi
MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 · 30 Jan 2021
Test date30 Jan 2021
Expiry12 Feb 2022
Test number781549273581
Mileage105,580 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED · 29 Jan 2021
Test date29 Jan 2021
Expiry
Test number156922236167
Mileage105,578 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED · 11 Feb 2020
Test date11 Feb 2020
Expiry12 Feb 2021
Test number867302337885
Mileage101,744 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 · 11 Feb 2020
Test date11 Feb 2020
Expiry
Test number943482650142
Mileage101,744 mi
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 · 6 Feb 2019
Test date6 Feb 2019
Expiry12 Feb 2020
Test number896773458874
Mileage96,768 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED · 5 Feb 2019
Test date5 Feb 2019
Expiry
Test number701715844498
Mileage96,768 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
PASSED · 1 Feb 2018
Test date1 Feb 2018
Expiry12 Feb 2019
Test number698319727938
Mileage91,830 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 30 Jan 2018
Test date30 Jan 2018
Expiry
Test number238506475068
Mileage91,780 mi
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 3 Feb 2017
Test date3 Feb 2017
Expiry12 Feb 2018
Test number626391681855
Mileage85,094 mi
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryOffside slight play at steering arm
PASSED · 6 Feb 2016
Test date6 Feb 2016
Expiry12 Feb 2017
Test number113913204127
Mileage82,091 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has slight play
PASSED · 13 Feb 2015
Test date13 Feb 2015
Expiry12 Feb 2016
Test number139714345481
Mileage75,243 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredslight play in both front steering arms
PASSED · 6 Feb 2014
Test date6 Feb 2014
Expiry5 Feb 2015
Test number299917234039
Mileage68,472 mi
PASSED · 7 Apr 2011
Test date7 Apr 2011
Expiry9 Apr 2012
Test number719427991087
Mileage63,455 mi
FAILED · 6 Apr 2011
Test date6 Apr 2011
Expiry
Test number219296491041
Mileage63,444 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 7 Apr 2010
Test date7 Apr 2010
Expiry9 Apr 2011
Test number264367390084
Mileage54,608 mi
FAILED · 9 Apr 2009
Test date9 Apr 2009
Expiry
Test number660849199042
Mileage41,808 mi
PrsOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 9 Apr 2009
Test date9 Apr 2009
Expiry9 Apr 2010
Test number263789999022
Mileage41,808 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 10 Apr 2008
Test date10 Apr 2008
Expiry9 Apr 2009
Test number413121108168
Mileage27,192 mi
PASSED · 4 Mar 2008
Test date4 Mar 2008
Expiry3 Mar 2009
Test number620794768032
Mileage27,170 mi
PASSED · 16 May 2007
Test date16 May 2007
Expiry19 May 2008
Test number204626937195
Mileage22,915 mi