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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

230 KHMOT history

230 KH is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 6 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 152,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

230 KH blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
152,950 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
230 KH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

230 KH was last recorded at 152,950 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Sept 2018: 128,658 miles, lower than 129,913 miles on 6 Oct 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
152,950 miles · 2 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,950 miles
  • 2025 – 149,632 miles
  • 2024 – 147,132 miles
  • 2023 – 143,447 miles
  • 2022 – 139,787 miles
  • 2021 – 136,703 miles
  • 2020 – 134,892 miles
  • 2019 – 132,343 miles
  • 2018 – 128,658 miles
  • 2017 – 129,913 miles
  • 2016 – 118,574 miles
  • 2015 – 109,862 miles
  • 2014 – 100,545 miles
  • 2013 – 89,442 miles
  • 2012 – 77,082 miles
  • 2011 – 63,590 miles
  • 2010 – 52,974 miles
  • 2009 – 41,598 miles
  • 2008 – 26,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,950 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    152,950 miles
    Test number
    499802692094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail152,950 miles (+3,318)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,950 miles
    Test number
    336533984914
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

  3. Pass149,632 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    149,632 miles
    Test number
    810667925787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,132 miles (+3,685)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    147,132 miles
    Test number
    600204037864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    143,447 miles
    Test number
    855441111675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail143,447 miles (+3,660)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,447 miles
    Test number
    771351152611
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass139,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,787 miles
    Test number
    899423281060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,787 miles (+3,084)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,787 miles
    Test number
    785171200717
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass136,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    136,703 miles
    Test number
    832563374223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail136,703 miles (+1,811)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,703 miles
    Test number
    723871913122
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass134,892 miles (+2,549)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    134,892 miles
    Test number
    502037462911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass132,343 miles (+3,685)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,343 miles
    Test number
    401704910442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,658 miles (-1,255)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    128,658 miles
    Test number
    409219249659
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps detiorated.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass129,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    129,913 miles
    Test number
    362033112562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail129,913 miles (+11,339)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,913 miles
    Test number
    545381412746
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass118,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    118,574 miles
    Test number
    133206433951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail118,574 miles (+8,712)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,574 miles
    Test number
    696986572835
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass109,862 miles (+9,317)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    109,862 miles
    Test number
    313185976191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt buckle housing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass100,545 miles (+11,103)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    100,545 miles
    Test number
    415335214361
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre valves perished.
    • NoteO/S/R seatbelt catch housing broken, still locking/releasing ok.
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  20. Pass89,442 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    89,442 miles
    Test number
    179526513348
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/S/R Seatbelt Stalk housing damaged.

  21. Fail89,442 miles (+12,360)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,442 miles
    Test number
    897746213340
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/S/R Seatbelt Stalk housing damaged.

  22. Pass77,082 miles (+13,492)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    77,082 miles
    Test number
    288263612341
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  23. Pass63,590 miles (+10,616)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,590 miles
    Test number
    858984611349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,974 miles (+11,376)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,974 miles
    Test number
    492979910349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,598 miles (+1,795)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    41,598 miles
    Test number
    921187139333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,803 miles (+13,188)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,803 miles
    Test number
    790560579127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,615 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,615 miles
    Test number
    872196978153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,127 miles
    Test number
    654554648117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 230 KH

What vehicle is registration 230 KH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 230 KH on a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 6 Jun 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 230 KH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 230 KH is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 230 KH?
The MOT on 230 KH is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 230 KH done?
230 KH was recorded at 152,950 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 6,904 miles a year.
Has 230 KH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 230 KH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 230 KH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 230 KH find?
230 KH passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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