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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,497 cc

J8 FFXMOT history

J8 FFX is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 15 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 190,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

J8 FFX grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
190,516 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 FFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 FFX was last recorded at 190,516 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 7,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,444 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,072 miles
Average per year
10,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,516 miles
  • 2025 – 183,444 miles
  • 2024 – 175,229 miles
  • 2023 – 167,700 miles
  • 2021 – 160,049 miles
  • 2020 – 151,180 miles
  • 2019 – 142,594 miles
  • 2018 – 133,385 miles
  • 2017 – 118,079 miles
  • 2016 – 106,190 miles
  • 2015 – 94,661 miles
  • 2014 – 84,767 miles
  • 2013 – 60,626 miles
  • 2012 – 40,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,516 miles

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,516 miles (+7,072)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    190,516 miles
    Test number
    194254483424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass183,444 miles (+8,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    183,444 miles
    Test number
    150621177107
    • 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))

  3. Pass175,229 miles (+7,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    175,229 miles
    Test number
    279405524527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass167,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    167,700 miles
    Test number
    741244522944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail167,700 miles (+7,651)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,700 miles
    Test number
    607504987381
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass160,049 miles (+8,869)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    160,049 miles
    Test number
    439945795865
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass151,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    151,180 miles
    Test number
    107899213576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail151,180 miles (+8,586)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,180 miles
    Test number
    143200321095
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass142,594 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,594 miles
    Test number
    762947209040
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  10. Fail142,533 miles (+9,148)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,533 miles
    Test number
    795722104825
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  11. Pass133,385 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    133,385 miles
    Test number
    594226789228
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail133,385 miles (+15,306)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,385 miles
    Test number
    992046950183
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass118,079 miles (+11,889)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    118,079 miles
    Test number
    557497468560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads appear low & discs corroded on edge (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass106,190 miles (+11,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    106,190 miles
    Test number
    129851370411
    • 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. Fail94,661 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,661 miles
    Test number
    298433185160
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  16. Pass94,661 miles (+9,894)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,661 miles
    Test number
    425533285180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,767 miles (+24,141)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,767 miles
    Test number
    597267744265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,626 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,626 miles
    Test number
    785775163153
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen centre and zone 'A'

  19. Fail60,626 miles (+20,083)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,626 miles
    Test number
    285645263434
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen centre and zone 'A'

  20. Pass40,543 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,543 miles
    Test number
    637138152174
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about J8 FFX

Does J8 FFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 FFX is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 FFX?
The MOT on J8 FFX is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 FFX done?
J8 FFX was recorded at 190,516 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 10,823 miles a year.
Has J8 FFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 FFX has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on J8 FFX 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 FFX find?
J8 FFX passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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