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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

F5 DCKMOT history

F5 DCK is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 225,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

F5 DCK blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
225,685 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 DCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 DCK was last recorded at 225,685 miles on 18 May 2026, 11,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
213,825 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,860 miles
Average per year
11,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,685 miles
  • 2025 – 213,825 miles
  • 2024 – 197,646 miles
  • 2023 – 183,713 miles
  • 2022 – 168,165 miles
  • 2021 – 144,091 miles
  • 2019 – 119,873 miles
  • 2018 – 111,289 miles
  • 2017 – 104,113 miles
  • 2016 – 97,036 miles
  • 2015 – 89,990 miles
  • 2014 – 87,728 miles
  • 2013 – 84,342 miles
  • 2012 – 76,295 miles
  • 2011 – 6,460 miles
  • 2010 – 47,865 miles
  • 2009 – 31,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,685 miles
  • AdvisoryAftermarket exhaust fitted

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,685 miles (+11,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    225,685 miles
    Test number
    246235392004
    • AdvisoryAftermarket exhaust fitted
  2. Pass213,825 miles (+16,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    213,825 miles
    Test number
    557735061061
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
  3. Pass197,646 miles (+13,933)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    197,646 miles
    Test number
    317425619008
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass183,713 miles (+15,548)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    183,713 miles
    Test number
    345747463902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass168,165 miles (+24,074)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    168,165 miles
    Test number
    963879751999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,091 miles (+24,218)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,091 miles
    Test number
    992255852100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,873 miles (+8,584)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,873 miles
    Test number
    975614804329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,289 miles
    Test number
    669119462563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,289 miles (+7,176)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,289 miles
    Test number
    674279995660
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass104,113 miles (+7,077)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    104,113 miles
    Test number
    334754091965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,036 miles (+7,046)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,036 miles
    Test number
    211007617289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,990 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,990 miles
    Test number
    976212805291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,728 miles (+3,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,728 miles
    Test number
    748184354389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass84,342 miles (+8,047)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    84,342 miles
    Test number
    196415353306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,295 miles (+69,835)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,295 miles
    Test number
    236046442397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass6,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    6,460 miles
    Test number
    557510051386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,649 miles (+16,784)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,649 miles
    Test number
    485850651404
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass47,865 miles (+16,001)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    47,865 miles
    Test number
    690615730324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,864 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,864 miles
    Test number
    132589549332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,850 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,850 miles
    Test number
    814798749311
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about F5 DCK

Does F5 DCK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 DCK is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 DCK?
The MOT on F5 DCK is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 DCK done?
F5 DCK was recorded at 225,685 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 11,802 miles a year.
Has F5 DCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 DCK has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on F5 DCK 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 F5 DCK find?
F5 DCK passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 advisory: aftermarket exhaust fitted.

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