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BMW 525

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

K18 VLEMOT history

K18 VLE is a green petrol BMW 525 first used on 17 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

K18 VLE green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
91,267 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 VLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 VLE was last recorded at 91,267 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 2,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,615 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,652 miles
Average per year
3,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,267 miles
  • 2024 – 88,615 miles
  • 2023 – 86,891 miles
  • 2022 – 85,254 miles
  • 2021 – 83,717 miles
  • 2020 – 82,638 miles
  • 2019 – 81,251 miles
  • 2018 – 79,955 miles
  • 2017 – 78,141 miles
  • 2016 – 77,145 miles
  • 2015 – 73,555 miles
  • 2014 – 66,992 miles
  • 2013 – 60,240 miles
  • 2012 – 53,606 miles
  • 2011 – 47,796 miles
  • 2010 – 40,930 miles
  • 2009 – 34,369 miles
  • 2008 – 30,103 miles
  • 2007 – 26,221 miles
  • 2006 – 21,773 miles
  • 2005 – 16,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,267 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,267 miles (+2,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,267 miles
    Test number
    939543498448
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass88,615 miles (+1,724)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    88,615 miles
    Test number
    777843991317
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass86,891 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,891 miles
    Test number
    637881443776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,254 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    85,254 miles
    Test number
    892347656439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,717 miles (+1,079)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    83,717 miles
    Test number
    160683189969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,638 miles
    Test number
    449605924964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,638 miles (+1,387)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,638 miles
    Test number
    972439894621
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass81,251 miles (+1,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,251 miles
    Test number
    497278355453
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all4 tyres low o/s front tyre showing signs degrading (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass79,955 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    79,955 miles
    Test number
    375057301801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,141 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,141 miles
    Test number
    825295161582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,145 miles
    Test number
    568321587847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,145 miles (+3,590)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,145 miles
    Test number
    983104641848
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass73,555 miles (+6,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,555 miles
    Test number
    634945756148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Arm to hub (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass66,992 miles (+6,752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,992 miles
    Test number
    825729454299
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass60,240 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,240 miles
    Test number
    719078243245
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail60,240 miles (+6,634)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,240 miles
    Test number
    118617143206
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass53,606 miles (+5,810)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,606 miles
    Test number
    166450652249
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass47,796 miles (+6,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,796 miles
    Test number
    339221351201
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass40,930 miles (+6,561)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,930 miles
    Test number
    731141730285
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass34,369 miles (+4,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,369 miles
    Test number
    583003639209
    • 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)

  21. Pass30,103 miles (+3,882)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,103 miles
    Test number
    410942948292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,221 miles (+4,448)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,221 miles
    Test number
    800840567240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,773 miles (+5,389)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,773 miles
    Test number
    990057456263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    16,384 miles
    Test number
    703669455290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 VLE

Does K18 VLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 VLE expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 VLE?
The MOT on K18 VLE expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 VLE done?
K18 VLE was recorded at 91,267 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 3,736 miles a year.
Has K18 VLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 VLE has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on K18 VLE 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 VLE find?
K18 VLE passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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