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BMW

525 · Silver

RL52 OMF
MOTExpired
MOT due12 May 2026
First reg31 Dec 2003
Mileage216,053 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

22 years and 5 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 25 June 2026.

PASSED · 10 May 2025
Test date10 May 2025
Expiry12 May 2026
Test number217631211613
Mileage216,053 mi
AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake control arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 10 May 2025
Test date10 May 2025
Expiry—
Test number318802416140
Mileage216,053 mi
PrsSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
PrsHeadlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake control arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 May 2024
Test date13 May 2024
Expiry12 May 2025
Test number649618578978
Mileage211,073 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Advisoryunder trays and engine covers fitted
PASSED · 2 May 2023
Test date2 May 2023
Expiry1 May 2024
Test number694760493329
Mileage199,521 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 29 Apr 2022
Test date29 Apr 2022
Expiry28 Apr 2023
Test number590997326776
Mileage191,508 mi
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 21 Apr 2022
Test date21 Apr 2022
Expiry—
Test number542882891300
Mileage191,507 mi
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn the curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn the curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 13 Oct 2020
Test date13 Oct 2020
Expiry12 Oct 2021
Test number542030772392
Mileage184,887 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisoryunder trays and engine covers fitted
PASSED · 6 Apr 2019
Test date6 Apr 2019
Expiry6 Oct 2020
Test number710880642015
Mileage179,259 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 6 Apr 2019
Test date6 Apr 2019
Expiry—
Test number417301411077
Mileage179,259 mi
PrsFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
PrsRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 7 Apr 2018
Test date7 Apr 2018
Expiry6 Apr 2019
Test number852230476869
Mileage178,767 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
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
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 7 Apr 2018
Test date7 Apr 2018
Expiry—
Test number925279651835
Mileage178,767 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
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
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 23 Mar 2017
Test date23 Mar 2017
Expiry22 Mar 2018
Test number342259828269
Mileage178,231 mi
AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
AdvisorySmall stone chips in windscreen
AdvisoryKnobert, you wouldn't do this for your mum.
AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses are perished
AdvisoryBoth rear upper suspension arms have slight play
PASSED · 1 Jul 2016
Test date1 Jul 2016
Expiry30 Jun 2017
Test number196914743684
Mileage168,956 mi
AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
AdvisoryN/s/r outer sidelight is not working
AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses are perished
AdvisoryBoth rear top arms and lower ball joints have slight play
FAILED · 30 Jun 2016
Test date30 Jun 2016
Expiry—
Test number262547661113
Mileage168,956 mi
FailElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
FailElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
AdvisoryN/s/r outer sidelight is not working
AdvisoryBrake reaction bushes are soft
AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses are perished
AdvisoryBoth rear top arms and lower ball joints have slight play
PASSED · 26 Jun 2015
Test date26 Jun 2015
Expiry25 Jun 2016
Test number905347775113
Mileage154,050 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User Enteredactive steering light fault on
PASSED · 28 May 2014
Test date28 May 2014
Expiry27 May 2015
Test number608018344192
Mileage139,600 mi
User Enteredfront number plate slightly insecure
PASSED · 2 May 2013
Test date2 May 2013
Expiry1 May 2014
Test number939442723182
Mileage126,473 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 19 Apr 2012
Test date19 Apr 2012
Expiry18 Apr 2013
Test number265740412441
Mileage114,611 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User EnteredTesting in wet conditions.
User EnteredLarge plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.
PASSED · 7 Jan 2011
Test date7 Jan 2011
Expiry15 Jan 2012
Test number829707201002
Mileage97,757 mi
User Enteredstone cut into n/s/r tyre
User Enteredunderside of car wet and muddy
FAILED · 6 Jan 2011
Test date6 Jan 2011
Expiry—
Test number375906401076
Mileage97,730 mi
FailNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
User Enteredstone cut into n/s/r tyre
User Enteredunderside of car wet and muddy
PASSED · 16 Jan 2010
Test date16 Jan 2010
Expiry15 Jan 2011
Test number173146110446
Mileage83,375 mi
FAILED · 16 Jan 2010
Test date16 Jan 2010
Expiry—
Test number383646310028
Mileage83,375 mi
DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredoffside front grill/fog lamp cover missing,engine undertray fitted,slight wear on front discs,tested in wet conditions
PASSED · 6 Jan 2009
Test date6 Jan 2009
Expiry8 Jan 2010
Test number371846109016
Mileage69,521 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 8 Jan 2008
Test date8 Jan 2008
Expiry8 Jan 2009
Test number790178308027
Mileage55,814 mi
PASSED · 9 Jan 2007
Test date9 Jan 2007
Expiry8 Jan 2008
Test number632209607063
Mileage36,545 mi