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BMW

525 · Grey

OE05 ZFF
MOTValid
MOT due21 Sep 2026
First reg16 Jul 2005
Mileage217,512 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

20 years and 11 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 23 March 2026.

PASSED · 19 Sep 2025
Test date19 Sep 2025
Expiry21 Sep 2026
Test number196234361849
Mileage217,512 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 19 Sep 2025
Test date19 Sep 2025
Expiry
Test number190931398104
Mileage217,501 mi
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 18 Sep 2024
Test date18 Sep 2024
Expiry21 Sep 2025
Test number712783824136
Mileage211,475 mi
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Advisoryboth rear alloy wheels are corroded
PASSED · 22 Sep 2023
Test date22 Sep 2023
Expiry21 Sep 2024
Test number766239757521
Mileage202,208 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 11 Sep 2023
Test date11 Sep 2023
Expiry
Test number459791481792
Mileage202,206 mi
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight one (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Sep 2022
Test date14 Sep 2022
Expiry15 Sep 2023
Test number844654396674
Mileage193,891 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 9 Sep 2022
Test date9 Sep 2022
Expiry
Test number186285648433
Mileage193,855 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
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))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 27 Aug 2021
Test date27 Aug 2021
Expiry15 Sep 2022
Test number520076063430
Mileage185,438 mi
PASSED · 16 Sep 2020
Test date16 Sep 2020
Expiry15 Sep 2021
Test number165221433571
Mileage178,609 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 15 Sep 2020
Test date15 Sep 2020
Expiry
Test number879995658631
Mileage178,607 mi
DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 19 Aug 2019
Test date19 Aug 2019
Expiry14 Sep 2020
Test number319723818293
Mileage170,742 mi
AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryexhaust flexi is damaged
AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn and out of shape on inner and outer edges
AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn and out of shape on inner and outer edges
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED · 13 Sep 2018
Test date13 Sep 2018
Expiry14 Sep 2019
Test number491518883041
Mileage159,002 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 12 Sep 2018
Test date12 Sep 2018
Expiry
Test number222842302300
Mileage159,002 mi
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 15 Sep 2017
Test date15 Sep 2017
Expiry14 Sep 2018
Test number467190079519
Mileage146,498 mi
Advisoryunder cover's fitted
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAILED · 14 Sep 2017
Test date14 Sep 2017
Expiry
Test number320428332199
Mileage146,497 mi
Advisoryunder cover's fitted
AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
FailNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 1 Sep 2016
Test date1 Sep 2016
Expiry6 Sep 2017
Test number847431065615
Mileage132,622 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 1 Sep 2016
Test date1 Sep 2016
Expiry
Test number443123385977
Mileage132,622 mi
PrsOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 7 Sep 2015
Test date7 Sep 2015
Expiry6 Sep 2016
Test number733765732696
Mileage119,281 mi
Advisoryengine and under cover obscuring view of components
AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED · 4 Sep 2015
Test date4 Sep 2015
Expiry
Test number940997590901
Mileage19,281 mi
Advisoryengine and under cover obscuring view of components
AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FailNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 8 Aug 2014
Test date8 Aug 2014
Expiry3 Sep 2015
Test number897360524253
Mileage105,836 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAILED · 7 Aug 2014
Test date7 Aug 2014
Expiry
Test number345849414291
Mileage105,835 mi
FailOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PASSED · 4 Sep 2013
Test date4 Sep 2013
Expiry3 Sep 2014
Test number858587343247
Mileage94,107 mi
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAILED · 3 Sep 2013
Test date3 Sep 2013
Expiry
Test number519806243215
Mileage94,107 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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)
User EnteredChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
User EnteredRear tyres bald inner edges.
PASSED · 9 Aug 2012
Test date9 Aug 2012
Expiry18 Aug 2013
Test number207672322212
Mileage80,675 mi
PASSED · 19 Aug 2011
Test date19 Aug 2011
Expiry18 Aug 2012
Test number336921931232
Mileage68,568 mi
PASSED · 9 Jul 2010
Test date9 Jul 2010
Expiry17 Jul 2011
Test number624760990177
Mileage57,477 mi
FAILED · 8 Jul 2010
Test date8 Jul 2010
Expiry
Test number223449280149
Mileage57,477 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 18 Jul 2009
Test date18 Jul 2009
Expiry17 Jul 2010
Test number203549099119
Mileage49,325 mi
AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 18 Jul 2009
Test date18 Jul 2009
Expiry
Test number960319799119
Mileage49,325 mi
PrsCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 3 Jul 2008
Test date3 Jul 2008
Expiry2 Jul 2009
Test number270765488191
Mileage41,679 mi
PASSED · 18 Sep 2007
Test date18 Sep 2007
Expiry17 Sep 2008
Test number122511167297
Mileage36,201 mi