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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,497 cc

K18 MEJMOT history

K18 MEJ is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 21 May 2007. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2025.

K18 MEJ blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2026
Mileage
169,270 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 MEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 May 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 MEJ was last recorded at 169,270 miles on 11 Jan 2025, 10,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
158,426 miles · 24 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
10,844 miles
Average per year
6,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,270 miles
  • 2023 – 158,426 miles
  • 2022 – 154,673 miles
  • 2021 – 147,804 miles
  • 2020 – 143,486 miles
  • 2019 – 138,500 miles
  • 2018 – 131,006 miles
  • 2017 – 125,896 miles
  • 2016 – 121,242 miles
  • 2015 – 115,676 miles
  • 2014 – 108,812 miles
  • 2013 – 104,397 miles
  • 2012 – 98,961 miles
  • 2011 – 89,357 miles
  • 2010 – 69,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,270 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,270 miles (+10,844)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    169,270 miles
    Test number
    466286256429
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass158,426 miles (+3,753)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    158,426 miles
    Test number
    436894861449
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass154,673 miles (+6,869)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    154,673 miles
    Test number
    430516954214
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass147,804 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    147,804 miles
    Test number
    511829235824
    • 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 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail147,804 miles (+4,318)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,804 miles
    Test number
    859184042333
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass143,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,486 miles
    Test number
    846044504294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail143,486 miles (+4,986)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,486 miles
    Test number
    512748402427
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,500 miles
    Test number
    575876477169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail138,500 miles (+7,494)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,500 miles
    Test number
    159103472941
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass131,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    131,006 miles
    Test number
    403202450800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail131,006 miles (+5,110)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,006 miles
    Test number
    535178572955
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass125,896 miles (+4,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    125,896 miles
    Test number
    126861022488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass121,242 miles (+5,566)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    121,242 miles
    Test number
    298867381550
    • AdvisoryExhaust emission (pass) no acceleration detected
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlastics sheets fitted under
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass115,676 miles (+6,864)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    115,676 miles
    Test number
    408743305116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,812 miles (+4,415)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    108,812 miles
    Test number
    328028494079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,397 miles (+5,436)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    104,397 miles
    Test number
    816822003112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,961 miles (+9,604)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    98,961 miles
    Test number
    539235402179
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlastic undertray preventing a full under vehicle inspection

  18. Pass89,357 miles (+20,032)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    89,357 miles
    Test number
    638221291002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

  19. Pass69,325 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    69,325 miles
    Test number
    870313030100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,402 miles
    Test number
    220492300448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,402 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,402 miles
    Test number
    221582300427
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Questions about K18 MEJ

Does K18 MEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 MEJ expired on 10 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 MEJ?
The MOT on K18 MEJ expired on 10 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 MEJ done?
K18 MEJ was recorded at 169,270 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2025, an average of 6,906 miles a year.
Has K18 MEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 MEJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on K18 MEJ 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 K18 MEJ find?
K18 MEJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2025 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 1 more.

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