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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,497 cc

F5 WSSMOT history

F5 WSS is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 27 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 115,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

F5 WSS grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
115,627 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 WSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 WSS was last recorded at 115,627 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,289 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
338 miles
Average per year
4,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,627 miles
  • 2024 – 115,289 miles
  • 2023 – 114,934 miles
  • 2022 – 106,697 miles
  • 2021 – 96,969 miles
  • 2020 – 86,606 miles
  • 2019 – 84,141 miles
  • 2018 – 83,719 miles
  • 2017 – 79,821 miles
  • 2016 – 78,623 miles
  • 2015 – 73,742 miles
  • 2014 – 69,357 miles
  • 2013 – 65,640 miles
  • 2012 – 60,395 miles
  • 2011 – 54,963 miles
  • 2010 – 49,221 miles
  • 2009 – 42,182 miles
  • 2008 – 36,032 miles
  • 2007 – 27,831 miles
  • 2006 – 19,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,627 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper - Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,627 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    115,627 miles
    Test number
    632971033570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,289 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,289 miles
    Test number
    866464067850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,934 miles (+8,237)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,934 miles
    Test number
    882293151906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,697 miles (+9,728)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    106,697 miles
    Test number
    554951559022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,969 miles (+10,363)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,969 miles
    Test number
    939986107714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,606 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,606 miles
    Test number
    632139093219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,141 miles (+23)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    84,141 miles
    Test number
    456472210522
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper - Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail84,118 miles (+399)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,118 miles
    Test number
    541620752501
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper - Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass83,719 miles (+3,898)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    83,719 miles
    Test number
    285264151381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,821 miles (+1,198)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,821 miles
    Test number
    108636625410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,623 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,623 miles
    Test number
    822789009892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,611 miles (+4,869)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,611 miles
    Test number
    148252595151
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  13. Pass73,742 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    73,742 miles
    Test number
    648213425234
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail73,738 miles (+4,381)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,738 miles
    Test number
    327032525250
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger detached
  15. Pass69,357 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,357 miles
    Test number
    136573304239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,333 miles (+3,693)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,333 miles
    Test number
    786305094190
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  17. Pass65,640 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,640 miles
    Test number
    547077493123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,587 miles (+5,192)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,587 miles
    Test number
    139091793125
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass60,395 miles (+5,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,395 miles
    Test number
    217099092423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass54,963 miles (+5,742)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,963 miles
    Test number
    728298301224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,221 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,221 miles
    Test number
    541381310286
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  22. Pass49,221 miles (+7,039)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,221 miles
    Test number
    970171310285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,182 miles (+6,150)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,182 miles
    Test number
    853322809231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,032 miles
    Test number
    593078298139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,032 miles (+8,201)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,032 miles
    Test number
    740816098137
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  26. Pass27,831 miles (+7,977)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,831 miles
    Test number
    570580177181
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres wearing thin on inside
  27. Pass19,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,854 miles
    Test number
    641533076151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 WSS

Does F5 WSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 WSS is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 WSS?
The MOT on F5 WSS is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 WSS done?
F5 WSS was recorded at 115,627 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 4,899 miles a year.
Has F5 WSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 WSS has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on F5 WSS 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 WSS find?
F5 WSS passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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