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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

C5 KEVMOT history

C5 KEV is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 26 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

C5 KEV black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
125,360 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 KEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 KEV was last recorded at 125,360 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 5,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Oct 2012: 65,049 miles, lower than 68,046 miles on 9 Oct 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
119,906 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,454 miles
Average per year
4,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,360 miles
  • 2025 – 119,906 miles
  • 2024 – 115,037 miles
  • 2023 – 110,777 miles
  • 2022 – 107,691 miles
  • 2020 – 106,360 miles
  • 2019 – 103,039 miles
  • 2018 – 99,772 miles
  • 2017 – 97,467 miles
  • 2016 – 93,465 miles
  • 2015 – 86,722 miles
  • 2014 – 80,788 miles
  • 2013 – 73,807 miles
  • 2012 – 65,049 miles
  • 2011 – 60,283 miles
  • 2010 – 56,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,360 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,360 miles (+5,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    125,360 miles
    Test number
    536892799839
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,906 miles (+4,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    119,906 miles
    Test number
    233072897692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass115,037 miles (+4,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,037 miles
    Test number
    270575586694
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass110,777 miles (+3,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,777 miles
    Test number
    476382488174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Pass107,691 miles (+1,331)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,691 miles
    Test number
    277670929324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  6. Pass106,360 miles (+10)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,360 miles
    Test number
    592067018444
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  7. Fail106,350 miles (+3,311)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,350 miles
    Test number
    817563104049
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  8. Pass103,039 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,039 miles
    Test number
    441597693831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,772 miles (+2,305)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,772 miles
    Test number
    288951748600
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass97,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,467 miles
    Test number
    478210429616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,467 miles (+4,002)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,467 miles
    Test number
    847284402098
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass93,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,465 miles
    Test number
    916869659995
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail93,465 miles (+6,743)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,465 miles
    Test number
    131165169393
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  14. Pass86,722 miles (+5,934)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,722 miles
    Test number
    320530689628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,788 miles (+6,981)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,788 miles
    Test number
    527654204366
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass73,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,807 miles
    Test number
    349915393211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,807 miles (+8,758)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,807 miles
    Test number
    577881893246
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass65,049 miles (-2,997)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,049 miles
    Test number
    327857582265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,046 miles (+7,763)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,046 miles
    Test number
    786593682206
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass60,283 miles (+4,132)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,283 miles
    Test number
    289069071190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,151 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,151 miles
    Test number
    744472080178
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail56,151 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,151 miles
    Test number
    661950180136
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C5 KEV

Does C5 KEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 KEV is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 KEV?
The MOT on C5 KEV is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 KEV done?
C5 KEV was recorded at 125,360 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 4,386 miles a year.
Has C5 KEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 KEV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on C5 KEV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C5 KEV find?
C5 KEV passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside front nail in tyre; oil leak, but not excessive.

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