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BMW 525

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

A14 FSOMOT history

A14 FSO is a white diesel BMW 525 first used on 10 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 182,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

A14 FSO white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
182,425 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A14 FSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A14 FSO was last recorded at 182,425 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,423 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,425 miles
  • 2025 – 171,002 miles
  • 2024 – 156,518 miles
  • 2022 – 145,934 miles
  • 2021 – 138,261 miles
  • 2020 – 127,042 miles
  • 2019 – 121,533 miles
  • 2018 – 114,446 miles
  • 2017 – 107,838 miles
  • 2016 – 99,657 miles
  • 2015 – 75,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,425 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,425 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    182,425 miles
    Test number
    913881733076
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail182,423 miles (+424)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,423 miles
    Test number
    303081682917
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail181,999 miles (+10,997)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,999 miles
    Test number
    931806266081
    • DangerousFront Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both Outer Wall Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass171,002 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    171,002 miles
    Test number
    533492958211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail170,888 miles (+14,370)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,888 miles
    Test number
    545490101135
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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 Front 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))

  6. Pass156,518 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    156,518 miles
    Test number
    513002288472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail156,417 miles (+10,483)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,417 miles
    Test number
    154931146299
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass145,934 miles (+7,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    145,934 miles
    Test number
    475187167493
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass138,261 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    138,261 miles
    Test number
    212037673131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail138,115 miles (+11,073)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,115 miles
    Test number
    225146576459
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass127,042 miles (+5,509)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,042 miles
    Test number
    927699703071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,533 miles (+7,087)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,533 miles
    Test number
    518602453165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,446 miles (+6,608)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    114,446 miles
    Test number
    462912156765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,838 miles (+8,181)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,838 miles
    Test number
    840518412865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,657 miles (+23,753)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    99,657 miles
    Test number
    810834255255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,904 miles
    Test number
    818569772542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A14 FSO

Does A14 FSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A14 FSO is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on A14 FSO?
The MOT on A14 FSO is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A14 FSO done?
A14 FSO was recorded at 182,425 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 10,193 miles a year.
Has A14 FSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A14 FSO has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on A14 FSO 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 A14 FSO find?
A14 FSO passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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