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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

G16 TOXMOT history

G16 TOX is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 15 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 257,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

G16 TOX black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
257,422 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G16 TOX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G16 TOX was last recorded at 257,422 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 4,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2019: 2,164 miles, lower than 205,899 miles on 7 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
253,146 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,276 miles
Average per year
8,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 257,422 miles
  • 2025 – 253,146 miles
  • 2024 – 241,091 miles
  • 2023 – 234,123 miles
  • 2022 – 232,526 miles
  • 2021 – 228,727 miles
  • 2020 – 225,443 miles
  • 2019 – 2,164 miles
  • 2018 – 205,899 miles
  • 2016 – 193,875 miles
  • 2015 – 186,190 miles
  • 2014 – 174,917 miles
  • 2013 – 163,204 miles
  • 2012 – 151,641 miles
  • 2011 – 138,858 miles
  • 2010 – 125,690 miles
  • 2009 – 119,758 miles
  • 2008 – 108,448 miles
  • 2007 – 91,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass257,422 miles
  • AdvisoryUndersealed all over

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass257,422 miles (+4,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    257,422 miles
    Test number
    376945990125
    • AdvisoryUndersealed all over

  2. Pass253,146 miles (+12,055)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    253,146 miles
    Test number
    325662228161
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle is undersealed

  3. Pass241,091 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    241,091 miles
    Test number
    836905452684
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail241,086 miles (+6,963)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,086 miles
    Test number
    591520114646
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass234,123 miles (+1,597)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    234,123 miles
    Test number
    778733360196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass232,526 miles (+3,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    232,526 miles
    Test number
    995387784529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass228,727 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    228,727 miles
    Test number
    450754391729
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail228,727 miles (+3,284)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,727 miles
    Test number
    866014529467
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass225,443 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    225,443 miles
    Test number
    543859315922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes rusty

  10. Fail225,443 miles (+223,279)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,443 miles
    Test number
    729560526176
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes rusty

  11. Pass2,164 miles (-203,735)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    2,164 miles
    Test number
    529490793244
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass205,899 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    205,899 miles
    Test number
    209121529357
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail205,898 miles (+12,023)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,898 miles
    Test number
    754646034678
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass193,875 miles (+7,685)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    193,875 miles
    Test number
    581301150639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass186,190 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    186,190 miles
    Test number
    742770070817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail186,185 miles (+11,268)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,185 miles
    Test number
    965411523213
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not workin (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  17. Pass174,917 miles (+259)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    174,917 miles
    Test number
    385390874449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside headlamp aim on lowest possiable position on beam line

  18. Fail174,658 miles (+11,454)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,658 miles
    Test number
    216316454291
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside headlamp aim on lowest possiable position on beam line

  19. Pass163,204 miles (+11,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    163,204 miles
    Test number
    406670813261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass151,641 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    151,641 miles
    Test number
    226476562132
    • NoteBoth rear discs rusty

  21. Fail151,641 miles (+12,783)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,641 miles
    Test number
    278906062497
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth rear discs rusty

  22. Pass138,858 miles (+13,168)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    138,858 miles
    Test number
    239540511176
    • NoteRear seatbelts not tested as child seats fitted

  23. Pass125,690 miles (+5,932)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    125,690 miles
    Test number
    454501990074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass119,758 miles (+11,310)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    119,758 miles
    Test number
    970309059202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass108,448 miles (+554)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    108,448 miles
    Test number
    953911968230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Fail107,894 miles (+16,603)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,894 miles
    Test number
    644516458223
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass91,291 miles (+107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    91,291 miles
    Test number
    244145447425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass91,184 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    91,184 miles
    Test number
    352486947011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres bald inside edge

  29. Fail91,184 miles (+171)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,184 miles
    Test number
    641365447080
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres bald inside edge

  30. Pass91,013 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    91,013 miles
    Test number
    754018307065
    • 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)

Questions about G16 TOX

Does G16 TOX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G16 TOX is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on G16 TOX?
The MOT on G16 TOX is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G16 TOX done?
G16 TOX was recorded at 257,422 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 8,495 miles a year.
Has G16 TOX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G16 TOX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on G16 TOX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on G16 TOX find?
G16 TOX passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: undersealed all over.

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