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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

K23 KSJMOT history

K23 KSJ is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 3 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 156,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

K23 KSJ black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
156,714 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 KSJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 KSJ was last recorded at 156,714 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 4,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,214 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,500 miles
Average per year
8,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,714 miles
  • 2025 – 152,214 miles
  • 2024 – 145,382 miles
  • 2023 – 139,246 miles
  • 2022 – 133,481 miles
  • 2021 – 127,056 miles
  • 2020 – 118,947 miles
  • 2018 – 105,034 miles
  • 2017 – 90,501 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,714 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Screw in nearside front tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,714 miles (+4,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    156,714 miles
    Test number
    156198558578
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass152,214 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    152,214 miles
    Test number
    911061972255
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryScrew in nearside front tyre
  3. Fail152,214 miles (+6,832)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,214 miles
    Test number
    301077363860
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryScrew in nearside front tyre
  4. Pass145,382 miles (+6,136)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    145,382 miles
    Test number
    805628609125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    139,246 miles
    Test number
    261271325571
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail139,243 miles (+5,762)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,243 miles
    Test number
    483285775955
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass133,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,481 miles
    Test number
    551764709473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail133,481 miles (+6,425)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,481 miles
    Test number
    212409108047
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass127,056 miles (+8,109)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    127,056 miles
    Test number
    320013533020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,947 miles (+13,913)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    118,947 miles
    Test number
    730764632378
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre getting low
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f track rod end
  11. Pass105,034 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,034 miles
    Test number
    533542040798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,032 miles (+14,531)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,032 miles
    Test number
    154022719135
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass90,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,501 miles
    Test number
    274225517948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K23 KSJ

Does K23 KSJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K23 KSJ is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K23 KSJ?
The MOT on K23 KSJ is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K23 KSJ done?
K23 KSJ was recorded at 156,714 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 8,024 miles a year.
Has K23 KSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 KSJ has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on K23 KSJ 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 K23 KSJ find?
K23 KSJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear.

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