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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 1990 · 2,494 cc

76 EFDMOT history

76 EFD is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 31 Dec 1990. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 80,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
80,503 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
76 EFD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
31 Dec 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

76 EFD was last recorded at 80,503 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,493 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,503 miles
  • 2024 – 80,493 miles
  • 2023 – 80,293 miles
  • 2019 – 79,995 miles
  • 2018 – 79,927 miles
  • 2017 – 79,865 miles
  • 2016 – 78,777 miles
  • 2006 – 77,512 miles
  • 2005 – 74,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,503 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Fuel pipe slightly damaged corrosion on fuel pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs rusty (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Corrosion on front brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Corrosion on various parts of underbody

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • O/s handbrake effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,503 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    80,503 miles
    Test number
    998923012355
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass80,493 miles (+200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,493 miles
    Test number
    961992272681
    • AdvisoryALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass80,293 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,293 miles
    Test number
    152087858448
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderb odycorrosion

  4. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    822945709378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryDash gauges not working

  5. Pass79,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,995 miles
    Test number
    282131950669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail79,995 miles (+68)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,995 miles
    Test number
    937872998356
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

  7. Pass79,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,927 miles
    Test number
    757165970177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,927 miles (+62)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,927 miles
    Test number
    799597556570
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  9. Pass79,865 miles (+1,088)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    79,865 miles
    Test number
    855273977863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s rear wishbone front bush link arm pin and bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four springs showing signs of corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass78,777 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,777 miles
    Test number
    480648314239
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly damaged corrosion on fuel pipe (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs rusty (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on various parts of underbody
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake effort

  11. Fail78,777 miles (+1,265)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,777 miles
    Test number
    822172723239
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades torn (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly damaged corrosion on fuel pipe (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs rusty (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front brake pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on various parts of underbody
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake effort

  12. Pass77,512 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    77,512 miles
    Test number
    254774636363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,483 miles (+3,456)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,483 miles
    Test number
    283582736352
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvisery ; slight knock in steering

  14. Pass74,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    74,027 miles
    Test number
    182450245311
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about 76 EFD

What vehicle is registration 76 EFD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 76 EFD on a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 31 Dec 1990. 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 76 EFD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 76 EFD expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 76 EFD?
The MOT on 76 EFD expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 76 EFD done?
76 EFD was recorded at 80,503 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 329 miles a year.
Has 76 EFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 76 EFD has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on 76 EFD 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 76 EFD find?
76 EFD passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; rear coil spring corroded both.

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