BMW 525
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc
B20 SMOMOT history
B20 SMO is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 22 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,513 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 89,513 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,874 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B20 SMO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 22 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
B20 SMO was last recorded at 89,513 miles on 22 Apr 2025, 3,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 85,597 miles · 5 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,916 miles
- Average per year
- 3,874 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 89,513 miles
- 2024 – 85,597 miles
- 2023 – 82,291 miles
- 2022 – 77,943 miles
- 2021 – 73,383 miles
- 2020 – 71,245 miles
- 2019 – 67,156 miles
- 2018 – 62,574 miles
- 2017 – 57,999 miles
- 2016 – 54,921 miles
- 2015 – 52,685 miles
- 2014 – 50,953 miles
- 2013 – 48,207 miles
- 2012 – 42,955 miles
- 2011 – 41,303 miles
- 2010 – 39,011 miles
- 2009 – 34,571 miles
- 2008 – 27,747 miles
- 2007 – 19,212 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,513 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Both rear tyres cracked in tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Brake pipe slightly corroded sections of both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 28 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,513 miles (+3,916)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 89,513 miles
- Test number
- 354159085143
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,597 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 85,597 miles
- Test number
- 238091583500
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Fail85,597 miles (+3,306)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,597 miles
- Test number
- 886390909770
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass82,291 miles (+4,348)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 82,291 miles
- Test number
- 926583722338
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,943 miles (+4,560)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 77,943 miles
- Test number
- 489783953400
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,383 miles (+2,138)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 73,383 miles
- Test number
- 975283197898
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,245 miles (+4,089)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 71,245 miles
- Test number
- 127077208761
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Pass67,156 miles (+4,582)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 67,156 miles
- Test number
- 731020889545
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 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))
Pass62,574 miles (+4,575)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 62,574 miles
- Test number
- 818745550353
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both the rear brake pipes are corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUnder try fitted obscuring view to some components
Pass57,999 miles (+11)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 57,999 miles
- Test number
- 821772699748
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked in tread
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded sections of both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake pads seem to be getting low/wearing thin
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view to some components
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine area oily on underside
Fail57,988 miles (+3,067)2 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,988 miles
- Test number
- 227476733340
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint furthest forward (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked in tread
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded sections of both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake pads seem to be getting low/wearing thin
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view to some components
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine area oily on underside
Pass54,921 miles (+2,236)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 54,921 miles
- Test number
- 951709572986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,685 miles (+1,732)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 52,685 miles
- Test number
- 717244955044
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyres worn inner shoulders
Pass50,953 miles (+2,746)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 50,953 miles
- Test number
- 448557254008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,207 miles (+5,252)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 48,207 miles
- Test number
- 229079843097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,955 miles (+1,652)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 42,955 miles
- Test number
- 917677062087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,303 miles (+2,292)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 41,303 miles
- Test number
- 537145651061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,011 miles (+4,440)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 39,011 miles
- Test number
- 212655450046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,571 miles (+6,824)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 34,571 miles
- Test number
- 982198359019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,747 miles (+8,535)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 27,747 miles
- Test number
- 522436648095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,212 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 19,212 miles
- Test number
- 462029957066
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about B20 SMO
- Does B20 SMO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on B20 SMO expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on B20 SMO?
- The MOT on B20 SMO expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has B20 SMO done?
- B20 SMO was recorded at 89,513 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2025, an average of 3,874 miles a year.
- Has B20 SMO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B20 SMO has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on B20 SMO 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 B20 SMO find?
- B20 SMO passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2025 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.
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