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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

J66 GOOMOT history

J66 GOO is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 14 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 165,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

J66 GOO blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
165,051 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 GOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 GOO was last recorded at 165,051 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,005 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
8,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,051 miles
  • 2024 – 159,359 miles
  • 2023 – 153,326 miles
  • 2022 – 146,321 miles
  • 2021 – 137,338 miles
  • 2020 – 131,782 miles
  • 2019 – 126,768 miles
  • 2018 – 118,558 miles
  • 2017 – 111,308 miles
  • 2016 – 101,616 miles
  • 2015 – 92,704 miles
  • 2014 – 82,270 miles
  • 2013 – 71,750 miles
  • 2012 – 62,393 miles
  • 2011 – 42,422 miles
  • 2010 – 31,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,051 miles
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi appears cracked, not leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fittedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust flange fasteners badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • N/s/r handbrake low effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear brake pads appear approx 70% worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Slight grease seepage n/s/r, possibly from wheel bearing or outer cv boot

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,051 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    165,051 miles
    Test number
    290963823211
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi appears cracked, not leaking
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted

  2. Fail165,005 miles (+5,646)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,005 miles
    Test number
    824898933404
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi appears cracked, not leaking
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted

  3. Pass159,359 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    159,359 miles
    Test number
    392542365450
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust support plate corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust flange fasteners very poor condition
    • AdvisoryN/s/r outer cv boot slight grease seepage
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted

  4. Fail159,359 miles (+6,033)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,359 miles
    Test number
    868834852493
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust support plate corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust flange fasteners very poor condition
    • AdvisoryN/s/r outer cv boot slight grease seepage
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted

  5. Pass153,326 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    153,326 miles
    Test number
    780133331007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flange fasteners badly corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r handbrake low effort
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads appear approx 70% worn
    • AdvisorySlight grease seepage n/s/r, possibly from wheel bearing or outer cv boot

  6. Fail153,326 miles (+7,005)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,326 miles
    Test number
    721117995840
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flange fasteners badly corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r handbrake low effort
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads appear approx 70% worn
    • AdvisorySlight grease seepage n/s/r, possibly from wheel bearing or outer cv boot

  7. Pass146,321 miles (+8,983)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    146,321 miles
    Test number
    660284767194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass137,338 miles (+5,556)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,338 miles
    Test number
    427722077712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,782 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,782 miles
    Test number
    716784990038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass126,768 miles (+8,210)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    126,768 miles
    Test number
    341861208830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,558 miles (+7,250)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,558 miles
    Test number
    507258283347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,308 miles (+9,692)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    111,308 miles
    Test number
    536475560700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,616 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,616 miles
    Test number
    997017242795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail101,616 miles (+8,912)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,616 miles
    Test number
    909980080418
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass92,704 miles (+10,434)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,704 miles
    Test number
    550561421184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,270 miles (+10,520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,270 miles
    Test number
    135341524356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass71,750 miles (+9,357)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,750 miles
    Test number
    685580313353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,393 miles (+8,698)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    62,393 miles
    Test number
    606842932303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,695 miles (+11,273)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,695 miles
    Test number
    975312452055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,422 miles (+10,800)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,422 miles
    Test number
    477029751048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,622 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,622 miles
    Test number
    202815660013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,528 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,528 miles
    Test number
    141520860089
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J66 GOO

Does J66 GOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 GOO is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J66 GOO?
The MOT on J66 GOO is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 GOO done?
J66 GOO was recorded at 165,051 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 8,485 miles a year.
Has J66 GOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 GOO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on J66 GOO 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 J66 GOO find?
J66 GOO passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front exhaust flexi appears cracked, not leaking; plastic undertrays fitted.

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