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BMW 525

Grey · Petrol · 1988 · 2,494 cc

AY 11MOT history

AY 11 is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 110,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
110,867 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AY 11
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
30 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

AY 11 was last recorded at 110,867 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,840 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,867 miles
  • 2024 – 110,701 miles
  • 2023 – 110,648 miles
  • 2022 – 110,306 miles
  • 2021 – 110,135 miles
  • 2020 – 109,509 miles
  • 2019 – 108,328 miles
  • 2018 – 107,609 miles
  • 2017 – 106,848 miles
  • 2016 – 105,981 miles
  • 2015 – 104,885 miles
  • 2014 – 103,140 miles
  • 2013 – 102,031 miles
  • 2012 – 101,212 miles
  • 2011 – 100,847 miles
  • 2010 – 100,277 miles
  • 2009 – 99,656 miles
  • 2008 – 98,948 miles
  • 2007 – 98,088 miles
  • 2006 – 96,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,867 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall and cracking in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,867 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    110,867 miles
    Test number
    875371546316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail110,840 miles (+139)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,840 miles
    Test number
    806245723500
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass110,701 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    110,701 miles
    Test number
    830542073141
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill showing signs of corrosion

  4. Pass110,648 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    110,648 miles
    Test number
    605426097885
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail110,622 miles (+316)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,622 miles
    Test number
    725652098118
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light lends damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,306 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,306 miles
    Test number
    853739188965
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall chip in the screen

  7. Fail110,303 miles (+168)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,303 miles
    Test number
    530985559339
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall chip in the screen

  8. Pass110,135 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,135 miles
    Test number
    206928869635
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in centre pf screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail110,132 miles (+623)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,132 miles
    Test number
    660812255614
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in centre pf screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass109,509 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,509 miles
    Test number
    236504307204
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail109,506 miles (+1,178)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,506 miles
    Test number
    735969746169
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass108,328 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,328 miles
    Test number
    951334623817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,609 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,609 miles
    Test number
    806522261219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,848 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    106,848 miles
    Test number
    614588482855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,981 miles (+1,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    105,981 miles
    Test number
    943377625606
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corner of inner sill end (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corner of inner sill end (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass104,885 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    104,885 miles
    Test number
    814954650190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,140 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    103,140 miles
    Test number
    805110234231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,031 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    102,031 miles
    Test number
    349114823221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass101,212 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    101,212 miles
    Test number
    308840132429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail101,211 miles (+364)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,211 miles
    Test number
    897607722255
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass100,847 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    100,847 miles
    Test number
    309624621292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail100,846 miles (+569)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,846 miles
    Test number
    356871621203
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass100,277 miles (+621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    100,277 miles
    Test number
    941061110212
    • 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)

  24. Pass99,656 miles (+708)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    99,656 miles
    Test number
    931588009232
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass98,948 miles (+860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    98,948 miles
    Test number
    461503308253
    • 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)

  26. Pass98,088 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    98,088 miles
    Test number
    892241117216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail98,051 miles (+1,262)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,051 miles
    Test number
    653634807286
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking slightly on outer sidewall

  28. Pass96,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    96,789 miles
    Test number
    383679806235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about AY 11

What vehicle is registration AY 11 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AY 11 on a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 30 Dec 1988. 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 AY 11 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AY 11 is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on AY 11?
The MOT on AY 11 is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AY 11 done?
AY 11 was recorded at 110,867 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 728 miles a year.
Has AY 11 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AY 11 has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on AY 11 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 AY 11 find?
AY 11 passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished.

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