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BMW

525 · Grey

SG57 FKV
MOTExpired
MOT due9 Jun 2026
First reg3 Sep 2007
Mileage147,196 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

18 years and 9 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 16 November 2025.

PASSED · 4 Jun 2025
Test date4 Jun 2025
Expiry9 Jun 2026
Test number854303611148
Mileage147,196 mi
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 10 Jun 2024
Test date10 Jun 2024
Expiry9 Jun 2025
Test number715098561369
Mileage146,349 mi
MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 15 May 2023
Test date15 May 2023
Expiry14 May 2024
Test number231528084623
Mileage136,911 mi
FAILED · 15 May 2023
Test date15 May 2023
Expiry—
Test number575447679460
Mileage136,911 mi
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 5 Apr 2022
Test date5 Apr 2022
Expiry21 Apr 2023
Test number234467737614
Mileage131,307 mi
MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED · 1 Apr 2022
Test date1 Apr 2022
Expiry—
Test number516581666981
Mileage131,305 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 19 Apr 2021
Test date19 Apr 2021
Expiry21 Apr 2022
Test number491488642695
Mileage119,067 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 22 Apr 2020
Test date22 Apr 2020
Expiry21 Apr 2021
Test number653895563260
Mileage104,977 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 21 Apr 2020
Test date21 Apr 2020
Expiry—
Test number748369733280
Mileage104,977 mi
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 18 Apr 2019
Test date18 Apr 2019
Expiry17 Oct 2020
Test number746677917088
Mileage90,660 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
PASSED · 31 Mar 2018
Test date31 Mar 2018
Expiry30 Mar 2019
Test number868126828539
Mileage77,291 mi
FAILED · 29 Mar 2018
Test date29 Mar 2018
Expiry—
Test number570453858966
Mileage77,291 mi
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 24 Mar 2017
Test date24 Mar 2017
Expiry23 Mar 2018
Test number706505756313
Mileage54,907 mi
FAILED · 24 Mar 2017
Test date24 Mar 2017
Expiry—
Test number538822106760
Mileage54,897 mi
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 11 Nov 2015
Test date11 Nov 2015
Expiry24 Nov 2016
Test number221338939211
Mileage50,592 mi
PASSED · 25 Nov 2014
Test date25 Nov 2014
Expiry24 Nov 2015
Test number257459524359
Mileage43,961 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
PASSED · 7 Nov 2013
Test date7 Nov 2013
Expiry9 Nov 2014
Test number618651213302
Mileage35,947 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
FAILED · 7 Nov 2013
Test date7 Nov 2013
Expiry—
Test number108451513369
Mileage35,947 mi
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
User EnteredVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
PASSED · 10 Nov 2012
Test date10 Nov 2012
Expiry9 Nov 2013
Test number715315812311
Mileage28,351 mi
AdvisoryOffside 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)
User EnteredAdvise wheel alignment front tyre`s worn on edge`s.
PASSED · 6 Sep 2011
Test date6 Sep 2011
Expiry8 Sep 2012
Test number655829141278
Mileage23,397 mi
AdvisoryOffside 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 · 9 Sep 2010
Test date9 Sep 2010
Expiry8 Sep 2011
Test number233682750299
Mileage15,875 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside 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)
User Enteredunable to fully check brake pads discs pipes & hoses
User Enteredcut n/s/r tyre unable to tell depth
User Enteredslight movement ball joint steering & suspension joints bushes slight noise hub
User Entereddamage marker on vt 40 check list
FAILED · 2 Sep 2010
Test date2 Sep 2010
Expiry—
Test number534825940217
Mileage15,874 mi
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside 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)
User Enteredunable to fully check brake pads discs pipes & hoses
User Enteredcut n/s/r tyre unable to tell depth
User Enteredslight movement ball joint steering & suspension joints bushes slight noise hub