BMW 525
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
A14 VDPMOT history
A14 VDP is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 54,835 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 54,835 mi
- At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,077 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A14 VDP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
A14 VDP was last recorded at 54,835 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 1,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Oct 2021: 50,170 miles, lower than 69,169 miles on 29 Sept 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 52,973 miles · 28 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,862 miles
- Average per year
- 2,077 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 54,835 miles
- 2023 – 52,973 miles
- 2021 – 50,170 miles
- 2020 – 69,169 miles
- 2019 – 48,030 miles
- 2018 – 46,119 miles
- 2017 – 44,812 miles
- 2016 – 42,759 miles
- 2015 – 40,379 miles
- 2014 – 38,148 miles
- 2013 – 35,623 miles
- 2012 – 33,367 miles
- 2011 – 30,970 miles
- 2010 – 28,389 miles
- 2009 – 25,242 miles
- 2008 – 22,533 miles
- 2007 – 19,528 miles
- 2006 – 15,525 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 523757690532
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass54,835 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 54,835 miles
- Test number
- 483268576629
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PassMileage not read5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 849472838746
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass52,973 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 52,973 miles
- Test number
- 665048927283
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PassMileage not read2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 439831850573
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and cracking, year 2012 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FailMileage not read4 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 341549935140
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and cracking, year 2012 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass50,170 miles (-18,999)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 50,170 miles
- Test number
- 589613303774
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass69,169 miles (+21,139)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 69,169 miles
- Test number
- 305173501146
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass48,030 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 48,030 miles
- Test number
- 207650246059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,019 miles (+1,900)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,019 miles
- Test number
- 964869098272
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass46,119 miles (+1,307)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 46,119 miles
- Test number
- 352249402337
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass44,812 miles (+2,053)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 44,812 miles
- Test number
- 685074938563
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,759 miles (+2,380)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 42,759 miles
- Test number
- 528974528259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,379 miles (+2,231)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 40,379 miles
- Test number
- 598073058289
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass38,148 miles (+2,525)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 38,148 miles
- Test number
- 176049864223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,623 miles (+2,256)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 35,623 miles
- Test number
- 635661463268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,367 miles (+2,397)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 33,367 miles
- Test number
- 576437042233
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNearside and offside rear tyres showing signs of perishing.
- NoteOffside front tyre showing signs of perishing
Pass30,970 miles (+2,581)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 30,970 miles
- Test number
- 367794461278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,389 miles (+3,147)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 28,389 miles
- Test number
- 642694560251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,242 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,242 miles
- Test number
- 311221069252
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass25,242 miles (+2,709)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 25,242 miles
- Test number
- 360101769469
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass22,533 miles (+3,005)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 22,533 miles
- Test number
- 852469268273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,528 miles (+4,003)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 19,528 miles
- Test number
- 570988077261
- NoteSeat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
Pass15,525 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 15,525 miles
- Test number
- 154823596290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about A14 VDP
- Does A14 VDP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A14 VDP is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on A14 VDP?
- The MOT on A14 VDP is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has A14 VDP done?
- A14 VDP was recorded at 54,835 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 2,077 miles a year.
- Has A14 VDP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A14 VDP has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on A14 VDP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on A14 VDP find?
- A14 VDP passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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