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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

K30 TEJMOT history

K30 TEJ is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 16 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 184,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

K30 TEJ grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2026
Mileage
184,790 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 TEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 TEJ was last recorded at 184,790 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 9,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,699 miles · 17 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
9,091 miles
Average per year
9,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,790 miles
  • 2024 – 175,699 miles
  • 2023 – 162,863 miles
  • 2022 – 159,042 miles
  • 2021 – 155,006 miles
  • 2020 – 150,500 miles
  • 2019 – 138,250 miles
  • 2018 – 124,827 miles
  • 2016 – 111,199 miles
  • 2015 – 104,958 miles
  • 2014 – 85,163 miles
  • 2013 – 72,905 miles
  • 2012 – 65,271 miles
  • 2011 – 54,865 miles
  • 2010 – 40,609 miles
  • 2009 – 32,395 miles
  • 2008 – 25,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,790 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,790 miles (+9,091)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    184,790 miles
    Test number
    325894539666
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass175,699 miles (+12,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    175,699 miles
    Test number
    102349567403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,863 miles (+3,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    162,863 miles
    Test number
    330736289050
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass159,042 miles (+4,036)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    159,042 miles
    Test number
    426642629997
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass155,006 miles (+4,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    155,006 miles
    Test number
    162073325625
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass150,500 miles (+12,250)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    150,500 miles
    Test number
    729808028938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,250 miles (+13,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    138,250 miles
    Test number
    641977420444
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,827 miles (+516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    124,827 miles
    Test number
    902057116395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail124,311 miles (+13,112)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,311 miles
    Test number
    326456039091
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass111,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    111,199 miles
    Test number
    871462118066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,199 miles (+6,241)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,199 miles
    Test number
    689548411417
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened & offside front (3.5.1n)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded & offside rear main (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush & offside front, arms at front of hub (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass104,958 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    104,958 miles
    Test number
    441241204880
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes starting to corrode

  13. Fail104,958 miles (+6,253)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,958 miles
    Test number
    224404856094
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes starting to corrode

  14. Pass98,705 miles (+13,542)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,705 miles
    Test number
    107877325107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,163 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,163 miles
    Test number
    935393024176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail85,099 miles (+12,194)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,099 miles
    Test number
    247480124442
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail72,905 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,905 miles
    Test number
    708169593080
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass72,905 miles (+7,634)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,905 miles
    Test number
    758349093017
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass65,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,271 miles
    Test number
    948792212149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,271 miles (+10,406)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,271 miles
    Test number
    566881512194
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass54,865 miles (+14,256)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,865 miles
    Test number
    616698211161
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass40,609 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,609 miles
    Test number
    921768210154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,708 miles (+7,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,708 miles
    Test number
    880536230003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass32,395 miles (+6,839)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,395 miles
    Test number
    893936079004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,556 miles
    Test number
    440492458082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 TEJ

Does K30 TEJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K30 TEJ expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K30 TEJ?
The MOT on K30 TEJ expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K30 TEJ done?
K30 TEJ was recorded at 184,790 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 9,065 miles a year.
Has K30 TEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 TEJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on K30 TEJ 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 K30 TEJ find?
K30 TEJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted.

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