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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

K22 GBSMOT history

K22 GBS is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 10 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

K22 GBS silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
127,773 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K22 GBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K22 GBS was last recorded at 127,773 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,716 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
5,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,773 miles
  • 2025 – 124,105 miles
  • 2024 – 119,875 miles
  • 2023 – 115,600 miles
  • 2022 – 111,600 miles
  • 2021 – 106,650 miles
  • 2020 – 103,816 miles
  • 2019 – 97,012 miles
  • 2018 – 89,863 miles
  • 2017 – 86,924 miles
  • 2016 – 84,579 miles
  • 2015 – 80,082 miles
  • 2014 – 74,519 miles
  • 2013 – 70,272 miles
  • 2012 – 61,215 miles
  • 2011 – 53,289 miles
  • 2010 – 44,061 miles
  • 2009 – 33,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,773 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,773 miles (+57)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    127,773 miles
    Test number
    898235407875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail127,716 miles (+3,611)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,716 miles
    Test number
    894029120054
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass124,105 miles (+4,230)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    124,105 miles
    Test number
    157074629610
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass119,875 miles (+78)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,875 miles
    Test number
    619780397116
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail119,797 miles (+4,197)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,797 miles
    Test number
    146425594758
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative Air Bag warning lamp on (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  6. Pass115,600 miles (+4,000)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,600 miles
    Test number
    467485049364
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass111,600 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    111,600 miles
    Test number
    685929184121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail111,597 miles (+4,947)1 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,597 miles
    Test number
    753594309939
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass106,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,650 miles
    Test number
    659116863511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,648 miles (+2,832)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,648 miles
    Test number
    667074686697
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  11. Pass103,816 miles (+6,804)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    103,816 miles
    Test number
    365976426189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,012 miles (+7,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    97,012 miles
    Test number
    401062054882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm min (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass89,863 miles (+2,939)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,863 miles
    Test number
    327723294726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cuts on outer tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cuts on outer tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass86,924 miles (+2,345)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,924 miles
    Test number
    724550123847
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre tread perishing
  15. Pass84,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,579 miles
    Test number
    590210037520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,578 miles (+4,496)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,578 miles
    Test number
    634857553945
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Pass80,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,082 miles
    Test number
    886415685003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Fail80,082 miles (+5,563)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,082 miles
    Test number
    939714585069
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass74,519 miles (+4,247)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,519 miles
    Test number
    996623974076
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass70,272 miles (+9,057)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,272 miles
    Test number
    605203593070
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass61,215 miles (+7,926)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,215 miles
    Test number
    569799062010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,289 miles
    Test number
    125430851489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,289 miles (+9,228)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,289 miles
    Test number
    218440451096
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
  24. Pass44,061 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,061 miles
    Test number
    600196350053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,941 miles (+10,430)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,941 miles
    Test number
    732043750096
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  26. Pass33,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,511 miles
    Test number
    663024059049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K22 GBS

Does K22 GBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K22 GBS is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K22 GBS?
The MOT on K22 GBS is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K22 GBS done?
K22 GBS was recorded at 127,773 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 5,567 miles a year.
Has K22 GBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K22 GBS has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on K22 GBS 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 K22 GBS find?
K22 GBS passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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