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BMW 525

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

ESK 822MOT history

ESK 822 is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 27 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 113,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
113,114 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESK 822
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESK 822 was last recorded at 113,114 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 10,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
102,719 miles · 18 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
10,395 miles
Average per year
2,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,114 miles
  • 2023 – 102,719 miles
  • 2022 – 99,374 miles
  • 2019 – 97,861 miles
  • 2018 – 96,121 miles
  • 2017 – 93,898 miles
  • 2016 – 90,837 miles
  • 2015 – 87,177 miles
  • 2014 – 83,901 miles
  • 2013 – 81,185 miles
  • 2012 – 78,158 miles
  • 2011 – 75,046 miles
  • 2010 – 71,894 miles
  • 2009 – 66,679 miles
  • 2008 – 61,600 miles
  • 2007 – 58,184 miles
  • 2006 – 54,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,114 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,114 miles (+10,395)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    113,114 miles
    Test number
    142595033266
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,719 miles (+3,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,719 miles
    Test number
    629022596023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass99,374 miles (+1,513)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    99,374 miles
    Test number
    839983632438
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass97,861 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    97,861 miles
    Test number
    364679135754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail97,856 miles (+1,735)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,856 miles
    Test number
    978954940032
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass96,121 miles (+2,223)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,121 miles
    Test number
    558998045780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,898 miles (+3,061)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,898 miles
    Test number
    990017368713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,837 miles (+3,660)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    90,837 miles
    Test number
    771071130906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,177 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,177 miles
    Test number
    747917955059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,901 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,901 miles
    Test number
    308562054016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,185 miles (+3,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,185 miles
    Test number
    269973873040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass78,158 miles (+3,112)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,158 miles
    Test number
    839325152097
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside

  13. Pass75,046 miles (+3,152)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    75,046 miles
    Test number
    989523351007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,894 miles (+5,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,894 miles
    Test number
    632959060037
    • 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)

  15. Pass66,679 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,679 miles
    Test number
    360831059096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,600 miles (+3,416)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,600 miles
    Test number
    730922958021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,184 miles (+3,265)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    58,184 miles
    Test number
    504398867006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,919 miles
    Test number
    650184076041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ESK 822

What vehicle is registration ESK 822 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESK 822 on a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 27 Mar 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 ESK 822 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESK 822 is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on ESK 822?
The MOT on ESK 822 is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESK 822 done?
ESK 822 was recorded at 113,114 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 2,913 miles a year.
Has ESK 822 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESK 822 has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on ESK 822 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 ESK 822 find?
ESK 822 passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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