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BMW

525 · Silver

NH04 LYC
MOTValid
MOT due19 Aug 2026
First reg17 Jun 2004
Mileage159,404 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 8 March 2026.

PASSED · 14 Aug 2025
Test date14 Aug 2025
Expiry19 Aug 2026
Test number687915814276
Mileage159,404 mi
PASSED · 20 Aug 2024
Test date20 Aug 2024
Expiry19 Aug 2025
Test number115875919556
Mileage153,636 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryslight corrosion underbody
PASSED · 13 Jun 2023
Test date13 Jun 2023
Expiry12 Jun 2024
Test number389509954253
Mileage145,003 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 1 Jun 2023
Test date1 Jun 2023
Expiry
Test number463545852684
Mileage144,817 mi
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 25 May 2022
Test date25 May 2022
Expiry24 May 2023
Test number220151286564
Mileage135,530 mi
MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryrear suspension noisy when compessed
PASSED · 5 May 2021
Test date5 May 2021
Expiry4 May 2022
Test number147648446451
Mileage125,251 mi
FAILED · 5 May 2021
Test date5 May 2021
Expiry
Test number585593197127
Mileage125,249 mi
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 5 Feb 2020
Test date5 Feb 2020
Expiry4 Feb 2021
Test number511122445867
Mileage124,447 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass deteriorated
FAILED · 23 Jan 2020
Test date23 Jan 2020
Expiry
Test number321121054380
Mileage124,396 mi
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass deteriorated
PASSED · 24 Jan 2019
Test date24 Jan 2019
Expiry26 Jan 2020
Test number803822709762
Mileage119,963 mi
Advisoryhead lights are getting cloudy but not affecting the pattern
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 · 24 Jan 2019
Test date24 Jan 2019
Expiry
Test number832318235742
Mileage119,963 mi
Advisoryhead lights are getting cloudy but not affecting the pattern
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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisoryn/s/f brake pad wear sensor wiring not connected
PASSED · 26 Jan 2018
Test date26 Jan 2018
Expiry26 Jan 2019
Test number674496729019
Mileage114,468 mi
FAILED · 26 Jan 2018
Test date26 Jan 2018
Expiry
Test number204666189532
Mileage114,468 mi
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
PASSED · 27 Jan 2017
Test date27 Jan 2017
Expiry26 Jan 2018
Test number824615279596
Mileage108,898 mi
FAILED · 27 Jan 2017
Test date27 Jan 2017
Expiry
Test number524240886360
Mileage108,898 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PASSED · 1 Sep 2015
Test date1 Sep 2015
Expiry31 Aug 2016
Test number969233423612
Mileage101,478 mi
Advisoryhandbrake only just met requirements
PASSED · 13 Jun 2014
Test date13 Jun 2014
Expiry12 Jun 2015
Test number669904064163
Mileage93,161 mi
FAILED · 4 Jun 2014
Test date4 Jun 2014
Expiry
Test number485065054164
Mileage93,161 mi
FailBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 6 Jun 2013
Test date6 Jun 2013
Expiry5 Jun 2014
Test number846627253111
Mileage89,814 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAILED · 22 May 2013
Test date22 May 2013
Expiry
Test number287132543443
Mileage89,333 mi
DangerousFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredZero exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration test
PASSED · 1 Jun 2012
Test date1 Jun 2012
Expiry2 Jun 2013
Test number375143052129
Mileage82,305 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PASSED · 1 Jun 2011
Test date1 Jun 2011
Expiry2 Jun 2012
Test number176232251119
Mileage75,861 mi
AdvisoryNearside 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)
PASSED · 3 Jun 2010
Test date3 Jun 2010
Expiry2 Jun 2011
Test number884574250197
Mileage71,450 mi
FAILED · 28 May 2010
Test date28 May 2010
Expiry
Test number624698140118
Mileage71,450 mi
FailNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 26 Jun 2008
Test date26 Jun 2008
Expiry25 Jun 2009
Test number240488478126
Mileage54,810 mi
PASSED · 12 Jun 2007
Test date12 Jun 2007
Expiry11 Jun 2008
Test number374593467169
Mileage48,194 mi
Advisorybrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 19 Jul 2006
Test date19 Jul 2006
Expiry18 Jul 2007
Test number694650506289
Mileage40,132 mi