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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 1992 · 2,494 cc

J512 MTYMOT history

J512 MTY is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 7 May 1992. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 136,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
136,265 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J512 MTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
7 May 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J512 MTY was last recorded at 136,265 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 May 2024: 135,779 miles, lower than 138,363 miles on 31 May 2023.

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
135,943 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
322 miles
Average per year
1,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,265 miles
  • 2025 – 135,943 miles
  • 2024 – 135,779 miles
  • 2023 – 138,363 miles
  • 2022 – 134,757 miles
  • 2021 – 134,052 miles
  • 2020 – 131,358 miles
  • 2019 – 129,773 miles
  • 2018 – 128,799 miles
  • 2016 – 122,136 miles
  • 2015 – 116,704 miles
  • 2014 – 113,580 miles
  • 2013 – 109,975 miles
  • 2012 – 105,974 miles
  • 2010 – 105,629 miles
  • 2009 – 104,873 miles
  • 2008 – 101,781 miles
  • 2007 – 98,827 miles
  • 2006 – 96,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,265 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,265 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    136,265 miles
    Test number
    260868062891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail136,265 miles (+322)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,265 miles
    Test number
    443553897961
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass135,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    135,943 miles
    Test number
    739131116606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,943 miles (+164)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,943 miles
    Test number
    706974457777
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass135,779 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    135,779 miles
    Test number
    256397332035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail135,779 miles (-2,584)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,779 miles
    Test number
    471953247529
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass138,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    138,363 miles
    Test number
    998831274544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail138,363 miles (+3,606)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,363 miles
    Test number
    147817488925
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass134,757 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    134,757 miles
    Test number
    782532831276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,052 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    134,052 miles
    Test number
    247086422980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail134,052 miles (+2,694)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,052 miles
    Test number
    448297407649
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass131,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,358 miles
    Test number
    870685773209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail131,358 miles (+1,585)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,358 miles
    Test number
    283452894117
    • MajorNearside Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass129,773 miles (+974)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2020
    Odometer
    129,773 miles
    Test number
    394269046241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass128,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    128,799 miles
    Test number
    266006213163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail128,799 miles (+6,663)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,799 miles
    Test number
    111124739672
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass122,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    122,136 miles
    Test number
    774712987051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail122,136 miles (+5,432)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,136 miles
    Test number
    776046315052
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass116,704 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    116,704 miles
    Test number
    895145925602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass113,580 miles (+3,605)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    113,580 miles
    Test number
    489759744397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass109,975 miles (+4,001)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    109,975 miles
    Test number
    448222553456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass105,974 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    105,974 miles
    Test number
    169333012345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass105,935 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    105,935 miles
    Test number
    777140612003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass105,629 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    105,629 miles
    Test number
    911517530394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass104,873 miles (+3,092)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    104,873 miles
    Test number
    460259209492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass101,781 miles (+2,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    101,781 miles
    Test number
    371503168431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass98,827 miles (+2,280)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    98,827 miles
    Test number
    893077927204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass96,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    96,547 miles
    Test number
    161899376132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J512 MTY

Does J512 MTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J512 MTY is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on J512 MTY?
The MOT on J512 MTY is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J512 MTY done?
J512 MTY was recorded at 136,265 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 1,991 miles a year.
Has J512 MTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J512 MTY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on J512 MTY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 May 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J512 MTY find?
J512 MTY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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