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BMW 525

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc

5 KMFMOT history

5 KMF is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 59,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

5 KMF grey 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 Aug 2027
Mileage
59,163 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5 KMF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5 KMF was last recorded at 59,163 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,197 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,966 miles
Average per year
2,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,163 miles
  • 2025 – 57,197 miles
  • 2024 – 56,129 miles
  • 2023 – 54,357 miles
  • 2022 – 52,869 miles
  • 2021 – 51,708 miles
  • 2019 – 48,722 miles
  • 2018 – 46,200 miles
  • 2017 – 42,177 miles
  • 2016 – 40,352 miles
  • 2015 – 37,687 miles
  • 2014 – 35,071 miles
  • 2013 – 32,711 miles
  • 2012 – 28,741 miles
  • 2011 – 27,375 miles
  • 2010 – 25,953 miles
  • 2009 – 25,918 miles
  • 2008 – 23,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,163 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,163 miles (+1,966)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    59,163 miles
    Test number
    289007913243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass57,197 miles (+1,068)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    57,197 miles
    Test number
    440377705201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  3. Pass56,129 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    56,129 miles
    Test number
    767384870664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  4. Fail56,129 miles (+1,772)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,129 miles
    Test number
    529237720290
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working bulb replaced with 501a (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Pass54,357 miles (+1,488)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    54,357 miles
    Test number
    204341631655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass52,869 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    52,869 miles
    Test number
    198715543647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,708 miles (+2,986)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    51,708 miles
    Test number
    664214607707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,722 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,722 miles
    Test number
    645078666613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Fail48,722 miles (+2,522)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,722 miles
    Test number
    513603916992
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged faded
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass46,200 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,200 miles
    Test number
    943724663839
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  11. Fail46,199 miles (+4,022)1 dangerous6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,199 miles
    Test number
    185137826292
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass42,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,177 miles
    Test number
    840508624984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,177 miles (+1,825)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,177 miles
    Test number
    641401676832
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass40,352 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,352 miles
    Test number
    709953718087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail40,352 miles (+2,665)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,352 miles
    Test number
    157838028042
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass37,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,687 miles
    Test number
    827077395068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,687 miles (+2,616)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,687 miles
    Test number
    347532595061
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass35,071 miles (+2,360)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,071 miles
    Test number
    325442814162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,711 miles (+3,970)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,711 miles
    Test number
    405019803156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,741 miles
    Test number
    686048702197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,741 miles (+1,366)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,741 miles
    Test number
    117468002168
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

  22. Pass27,375 miles (+1,422)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,375 miles
    Test number
    848992801102
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass25,953 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,953 miles
    Test number
    541294680067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,918 miles (+2,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,918 miles
    Test number
    422224619130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass23,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,339 miles
    Test number
    212775648349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 5 KMF

What vehicle is registration 5 KMF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5 KMF on a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 14 Dec 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 5 KMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5 KMF is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5 KMF?
The MOT on 5 KMF is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5 KMF done?
5 KMF was recorded at 59,163 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 2,034 miles a year.
Has 5 KMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5 KMF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on 5 KMF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 5 KMF find?
5 KMF passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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