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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,497 cc

DS 8450MOT history

DS 8450 is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 4 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

DS 8450 blue 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 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
115,989 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DS 8450
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

DS 8450 was last recorded at 115,989 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 1,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,744 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,245 miles
Average per year
3,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,989 miles
  • 2024 – 114,744 miles
  • 2023 – 114,099 miles
  • 2022 – 112,743 miles
  • 2021 – 111,730 miles
  • 2020 – 109,944 miles
  • 2019 – 109,612 miles
  • 2018 – 106,819 miles
  • 2017 – 104,429 miles
  • 2016 – 101,772 miles
  • 2015 – 99,999 miles
  • 2014 – 97,266 miles
  • 2013 – 94,685 miles
  • 2012 – 90,242 miles
  • 2011 – 85,644 miles
  • 2010 – 80,634 miles
  • 2009 – 72,447 miles
  • 2008 – 65,646 miles
  • 2007 – 58,417 miles
  • 2006 – 50,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,989 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryMinor engine oil leak
  • AdvisoryRea differential slightly leaking

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,989 miles (+1,245)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    115,989 miles
    Test number
    208406932761
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryMinor engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRea differential slightly leaking
  2. Pass114,744 miles (+645)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,744 miles
    Test number
    775875981517
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted
  3. Pass114,099 miles (+1,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,099 miles
    Test number
    554875726726
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass112,743 miles (+1,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,743 miles
    Test number
    718266255404
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass111,730 miles (+1,786)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,730 miles
    Test number
    305201177916
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass109,944 miles (+332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    109,944 miles
    Test number
    851055846084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass109,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,612 miles
    Test number
    299229008218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,612 miles (+2,793)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,612 miles
    Test number
    591670496658
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass106,819 miles (+2,390)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    106,819 miles
    Test number
    695963592970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,429 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    104,429 miles
    Test number
    565232989249
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Fail104,427 miles (+2,655)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,427 miles
    Test number
    336252011733
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt to rear of car (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm to rear of car (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass101,772 miles (+1,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    101,772 miles
    Test number
    611863652556
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass99,999 miles (+2,733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    135724885186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass97,266 miles (+2,581)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,266 miles
    Test number
    195722704258
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass94,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    94,685 miles
    Test number
    695753903272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,685 miles (+4,443)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,685 miles
    Test number
    409573003216
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  17. Pass90,242 miles (+4,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    90,242 miles
    Test number
    906492202248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass85,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    85,644 miles
    Test number
    279566101247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,644 miles (+5,010)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,644 miles
    Test number
    998716401254
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
  20. Pass80,634 miles (+8,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    80,634 miles
    Test number
    184274100218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass72,447 miles (+6,801)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    72,447 miles
    Test number
    913071029145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,646 miles (+7,229)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    65,646 miles
    Test number
    232109318197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,417 miles (+7,741)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    58,417 miles
    Test number
    643841957056
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNo exhaust smoke reading
  24. Pass50,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    50,676 miles
    Test number
    453499146034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DS 8450

What vehicle is registration DS 8450 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DS 8450 on a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 4 Jul 2002. 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 DS 8450 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DS 8450 is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on DS 8450?
The MOT on DS 8450 is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DS 8450 done?
DS 8450 was recorded at 115,989 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 3,314 miles a year.
Has DS 8450 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DS 8450 has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on DS 8450 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 DS 8450 find?
DS 8450 passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint; minor engine oil leak, and 1 more.

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