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BMW 525

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

D31 JMFMOT history

D31 JMF is a green petrol BMW 525 first used on 9 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

D31 JMF green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
102,818 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D31 JMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D31 JMF was last recorded at 102,818 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 3,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,753 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,065 miles
Average per year
3,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,818 miles
  • 2025 – 99,753 miles
  • 2024 – 97,439 miles
  • 2023 – 95,985 miles
  • 2022 – 92,223 miles
  • 2021 – 89,184 miles
  • 2020 – 84,138 miles
  • 2018 – 81,248 miles
  • 2017 – 79,687 miles
  • 2016 – 77,792 miles
  • 2015 – 75,485 miles
  • 2014 – 72,607 miles
  • 2013 – 69,229 miles
  • 2012 – 65,298 miles
  • 2011 – 60,889 miles
  • 2010 – 56,242 miles
  • 2009 – 51,396 miles
  • 2008 – 46,228 miles
  • 2007 – 39,252 miles
  • 2006 – 31,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,818 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,818 miles (+3,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    102,818 miles
    Test number
    446118404505
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass99,753 miles (+2,314)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    99,753 miles
    Test number
    712165791102
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking through out (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass97,439 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,439 miles
    Test number
    997892347323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,985 miles (+3,762)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    95,985 miles
    Test number
    185006948591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,223 miles (+3,039)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    92,223 miles
    Test number
    285470371902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,184 miles
    Test number
    224274323900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail89,183 miles (+5,045)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,183 miles
    Test number
    200318549611
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass84,138 miles (+2,890)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,138 miles
    Test number
    827751906094
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres scrubbing off inside edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn. scrubbing off inside edge and out of shape. recommend replacment
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front steering rack inner joints
  9. Pass81,248 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,248 miles
    Test number
    694112157927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,687 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,687 miles
    Test number
    125038071412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,792 miles (+2,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,792 miles
    Test number
    410862375590
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/f pads getting low
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r handbrake efficenciey just passed
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r link bar slight play
  12. Pass75,485 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,485 miles
    Test number
    229672705228
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail75,485 miles (+2,878)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,485 miles
    Test number
    297412105294
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass72,607 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,607 miles
    Test number
    878436604282
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge
  15. Fail72,607 miles (+3,378)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,607 miles
    Test number
    846105104269
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge
  16. Pass69,229 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    69,229 miles
    Test number
    599663203205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,298 miles (+4,409)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,298 miles
    Test number
    777339892124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,889 miles (+4,647)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,889 miles
    Test number
    828263401279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,242 miles (+4,846)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    56,242 miles
    Test number
    590375310210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,396 miles (+5,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    51,396 miles
    Test number
    381685919206
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass46,228 miles (+6,976)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    46,228 miles
    Test number
    333050328294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,252 miles (+7,606)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,252 miles
    Test number
    653880627283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll tyres on 3mm
  23. Pass31,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,646 miles
    Test number
    582360626224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D31 JMF

Does D31 JMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D31 JMF is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on D31 JMF?
The MOT on D31 JMF is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D31 JMF done?
D31 JMF was recorded at 102,818 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,541 miles a year.
Has D31 JMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D31 JMF has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on D31 JMF 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 D31 JMF find?
D31 JMF passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded both.

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