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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

C5 XBCMOT history

C5 XBC is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 28 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

C5 XBC silver 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 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
140,134 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 XBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 XBC was last recorded at 140,134 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 5,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
134,541 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,593 miles
Average per year
5,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,134 miles
  • 2025 – 134,541 miles
  • 2024 – 131,158 miles
  • 2023 – 127,551 miles
  • 2022 – 124,387 miles
  • 2021 – 122,927 miles
  • 2020 – 119,770 miles
  • 2019 – 115,246 miles
  • 2018 – 110,428 miles
  • 2017 – 105,156 miles
  • 2016 – 96,610 miles
  • 2015 – 90,046 miles
  • 2014 – 85,619 miles
  • 2013 – 80,174 miles
  • 2012 – 76,340 miles
  • 2011 – 69,378 miles
  • 2010 – 59,436 miles
  • 2009 – 43,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,134 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,134 miles (+5,593)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    140,134 miles
    Test number
    992957395046
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass134,541 miles (+3,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    134,541 miles
    Test number
    613712045045
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass131,158 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,158 miles
    Test number
    220536779838
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail131,158 miles (+3,607)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,158 miles
    Test number
    369098831760
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass127,551 miles (+3,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    127,551 miles
    Test number
    976083071838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,387 miles (+1,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,387 miles
    Test number
    816569377819
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass122,927 miles (+3,157)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    122,927 miles
    Test number
    800463606214
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass119,770 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,770 miles
    Test number
    491825745304
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low read

  9. Fail119,770 miles (+4,524)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,770 miles
    Test number
    547573716089
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEmissions to low read

  10. Pass115,246 miles (+4,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,246 miles
    Test number
    232154347979
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass110,428 miles (+5,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,428 miles
    Test number
    210122852818
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass105,156 miles (+8,546)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,156 miles
    Test number
    609536015168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,610 miles (+6,564)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,610 miles
    Test number
    286624947950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,046 miles (+4,427)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,046 miles
    Test number
    187570725198
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smearing screen

  15. Pass85,619 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,619 miles
    Test number
    708111524139
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNo emissions print out due to smoke level too low to be read by EGA at time of test.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail85,619 miles (+5,445)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,619 miles
    Test number
    937161724130
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNo emissions print out due to smoke level too low to be read by EGA at time of test.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass80,174 miles (+3,834)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,174 miles
    Test number
    788862923122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,340 miles (+6,962)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,340 miles
    Test number
    379504722188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,378 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,378 miles
    Test number
    498460531169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail69,373 miles (+9,937)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,373 miles
    Test number
    367600731117
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass59,436 miles (+15,594)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,436 miles
    Test number
    620181930183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    43,842 miles
    Test number
    901747729129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 XBC

Does C5 XBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 XBC is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 XBC?
The MOT on C5 XBC is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 XBC done?
C5 XBC was recorded at 140,134 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 5,603 miles a year.
Has C5 XBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 XBC has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 XBC 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 C5 XBC find?
C5 XBC passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm.

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