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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

J6 SBLMOT history

J6 SBL is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 22 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 188,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
188,441 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J6 SBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J6 SBL was last recorded at 188,441 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 28,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,278 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
28,163 miles
Average per year
7,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,441 miles
  • 2025 – 160,278 miles
  • 2023 – 157,766 miles
  • 2022 – 144,231 miles
  • 2021 – 136,982 miles
  • 2020 – 133,272 miles
  • 2019 – 129,941 miles
  • 2018 – 123,516 miles
  • 2017 – 117,265 miles
  • 2016 – 110,207 miles
  • 2015 – 104,488 miles
  • 2014 – 99,038 miles
  • 2013 – 92,461 miles
  • 2012 – 86,699 miles
  • 2011 – 80,384 miles
  • 2010 – 73,653 miles
  • 2009 – 62,434 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,441 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    188,441 miles
    Test number
    825467424617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail188,441 miles (+28,163)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,441 miles
    Test number
    753223396325
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass160,278 miles (+2,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    160,278 miles
    Test number
    432069674612
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust 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))

  4. Pass157,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    157,766 miles
    Test number
    359890937111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail157,766 miles (+13,535)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,766 miles
    Test number
    534812740635
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass144,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    144,231 miles
    Test number
    394175304923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail144,231 miles (+2,753)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,231 miles
    Test number
    533190732416
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass141,478 miles (+4,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,478 miles
    Test number
    757498936608
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass136,982 miles (+3,710)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    136,982 miles
    Test number
    208353889020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,272 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    133,272 miles
    Test number
    378049358151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail133,262 miles (+3,321)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,262 miles
    Test number
    348978795749
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass129,941 miles (+6,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,941 miles
    Test number
    359131236827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass123,516 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    123,516 miles
    Test number
    369931228346
    • 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)

  14. Fail123,496 miles (+6,231)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,496 miles
    Test number
    356075855765
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  15. Pass117,265 miles (+7,058)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,265 miles
    Test number
    974363714097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,207 miles (+5,719)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    110,207 miles
    Test number
    336780075436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,488 miles (+5,450)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    104,488 miles
    Test number
    405252885054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,038 miles (+6,577)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,038 miles
    Test number
    587453574099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,461 miles (+5,762)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,461 miles
    Test number
    175164283443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass86,699 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,699 miles
    Test number
    135457972007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition and lipped on inner edge

  21. Fail86,699 miles (+6,315)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,699 miles
    Test number
    817247072099
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition and lipped on inner edge

  22. Pass80,384 miles (+6,731)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,384 miles
    Test number
    529319451065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,653 miles (+11,219)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,653 miles
    Test number
    701278660074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,434 miles (+245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,434 miles
    Test number
    630545669031
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail62,189 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,189 miles
    Test number
    554929759034
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about J6 SBL

Does J6 SBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J6 SBL is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J6 SBL?
The MOT on J6 SBL is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J6 SBL done?
J6 SBL was recorded at 188,441 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 7,477 miles a year.
Has J6 SBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J6 SBL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on J6 SBL 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 J6 SBL find?
J6 SBL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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