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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

K29 THRMOT history

K29 THR is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 17 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 108,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
108,289 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 THR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 THR was last recorded at 108,289 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 2,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,035 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,254 miles
Average per year
7,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,289 miles
  • 2024 – 106,035 miles
  • 2023 – 103,150 miles
  • 2022 – 99,709 miles
  • 2021 – 96,281 miles
  • 2020 – 91,558 miles
  • 2019 – 83,620 miles
  • 2018 – 75,624 miles
  • 2017 – 67,303 miles
  • 2016 – 59,272 miles
  • 2015 – 47,583 miles
  • 2014 – 33,838 miles
  • 2013 – 19,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,289 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front brake discs worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Inner driveshaft oil seal at differential weeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,289 miles (+2,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    108,289 miles
    Test number
    452637966473
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass106,035 miles (+2,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    106,035 miles
    Test number
    582978749803
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass103,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    103,150 miles
    Test number
    102316008975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail103,150 miles (+3,441)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,150 miles
    Test number
    321839023733
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass99,709 miles (+3,428)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,709 miles
    Test number
    913337761794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,281 miles (+4,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,281 miles
    Test number
    519703279117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,558 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,558 miles
    Test number
    567400033350
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner driveshaft oil seal at differential weeping

  8. Fail91,558 miles (+7,938)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,558 miles
    Test number
    224309254098
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner driveshaft oil seal at differential weeping

  9. Pass83,620 miles (+7,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,620 miles
    Test number
    967701553791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower suspension arm inner front bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear differential oil seal weeping
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low

  10. Pass75,624 miles (+8,321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,624 miles
    Test number
    757612467746
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing at outer edge of tread and wearing close to limit
    • AdvisoryOffside rear differential oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and brake pads low

  11. Pass67,303 miles (+8,031)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,303 miles
    Test number
    778239423632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,272 miles (+11,689)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,272 miles
    Test number
    724749244566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,583 miles (+13,745)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,583 miles
    Test number
    378202325406
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass33,838 miles (+13,984)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    33,838 miles
    Test number
    796854224292
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass19,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    19,854 miles
    Test number
    948835623208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K29 THR

Does K29 THR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 THR is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K29 THR?
The MOT on K29 THR is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 THR done?
K29 THR was recorded at 108,289 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 7,216 miles a year.
Has K29 THR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 THR has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on K29 THR 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 K29 THR find?
K29 THR passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicator.

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