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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,497 cc

J8 CUHMOT history

J8 CUH is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 210,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

J8 CUH black 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 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
210,153 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 CUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 CUH was last recorded at 210,153 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 20,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,835 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
20,318 miles
Average per year
7,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,153 miles
  • 2025 – 189,835 miles
  • 2023 – 179,449 miles
  • 2022 – 174,560 miles
  • 2021 – 166,707 miles
  • 2020 – 158,242 miles
  • 2019 – 157,500 miles
  • 2018 – 154,291 miles
  • 2017 – 149,895 miles
  • 2016 – 145,145 miles
  • 2015 – 140,893 miles
  • 2014 – 135,042 miles
  • 2013 – 130,314 miles
  • 2012 – 125,683 miles
  • 2011 – 118,981 miles
  • 2010 – 104,733 miles
  • 2009 – 95,497 miles
  • 2008 – 81,858 miles
  • 2007 – 68,720 miles
  • 2006 – 58,052 miles
  • 2005 – 47,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,153 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,153 miles (+20,318)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    210,153 miles
    Test number
    864005017463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass189,835 miles (+10,386)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    189,835 miles
    Test number
    194673004992
    • AdvisoryHeadlights on lower limit.
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake performance low recommend attention.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f anti roll bar drop link dust cover split.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and N/s/r top suspension arm outer ball joint dust covers in poor condition.

  3. Pass179,449 miles (+4,889)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    179,449 miles
    Test number
    283616378022
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass174,560 miles (+7,853)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    174,560 miles
    Test number
    197318564554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,707 miles (+8,465)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    166,707 miles
    Test number
    432747706776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,242 miles (+742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    158,242 miles
    Test number
    892089651547
    • AdvisoryFuel pies corroded.
    • AdvisorySlight dampness on o/s/f shocker.

  7. Pass157,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    157,500 miles
    Test number
    945132653086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail157,459 miles (+3,168)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,459 miles
    Test number
    880911142905
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

  9. Pass154,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    154,291 miles
    Test number
    327946670138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothe side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothe side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail154,291 miles (+4,396)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,291 miles
    Test number
    173304392152
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothe side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothe side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass149,895 miles (+4,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    149,895 miles
    Test number
    471220357489
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass145,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    145,145 miles
    Test number
    575599768373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail145,140 miles (+4,247)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,140 miles
    Test number
    111966153243
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced and rear (6.3.4a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass140,893 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    140,893 miles
    Test number
    213499615367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail140,893 miles (+5,851)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,893 miles
    Test number
    808239850221
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass135,042 miles (+4,728)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    135,042 miles
    Test number
    315745464212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass130,314 miles (+4,631)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    130,314 miles
    Test number
    317663853231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre cracking on thread

  18. Pass125,683 miles (+6,702)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    125,683 miles
    Test number
    879593362222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass118,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    118,981 miles
    Test number
    195019061217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail118,981 miles (+14,248)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,981 miles
    Test number
    898949561232
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass104,733 miles (+9,236)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    104,733 miles
    Test number
    923062970297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass95,497 miles (+13,639)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    95,497 miles
    Test number
    704944769202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    81,858 miles
    Test number
    192112688251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,858 miles (+13,138)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,858 miles
    Test number
    532952988292
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass68,720 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    68,720 miles
    Test number
    734872587201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail68,691 miles (+10,639)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,691 miles
    Test number
    342788077460
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  27. Pass58,052 miles (+10,090)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    58,052 miles
    Test number
    551813966262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass47,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    47,962 miles
    Test number
    643687965242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 CUH

Does J8 CUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 CUH is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 CUH?
The MOT on J8 CUH is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 CUH done?
J8 CUH was recorded at 210,153 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 7,934 miles a year.
Has J8 CUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 CUH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on J8 CUH 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 J8 CUH find?
J8 CUH passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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