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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

K31 VTKMOT history

K31 VTK is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 12 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 174,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

K31 VTK silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
174,198 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 VTK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 VTK was last recorded at 174,198 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 6,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
167,412 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,786 miles
Average per year
6,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,198 miles
  • 2025 – 167,412 miles
  • 2024 – 160,188 miles
  • 2023 – 152,876 miles
  • 2022 – 143,373 miles
  • 2021 – 133,960 miles
  • 2020 – 124,355 miles
  • 2019 – 113,242 miles
  • 2018 – 113,196 miles
  • 2017 – 109,372 miles
  • 2016 – 104,525 miles
  • 2015 – 99,359 miles
  • 2014 – 92,476 miles
  • 2013 – 84,397 miles
  • 2011 – 64,979 miles
  • 2010 – 59,739 miles
  • 2009 – 58,081 miles
  • 2008 – 50,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,198 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in window (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop ink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,198 miles (+6,786)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    174,198 miles
    Test number
    817396941314
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in window (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop ink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass167,412 miles (+7,224)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    167,412 miles
    Test number
    733225920397
    • MinorRear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass160,188 miles (+7,312)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    160,188 miles
    Test number
    557199621595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Gouge within tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,876 miles (+9,503)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    152,876 miles
    Test number
    637156988555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,373 miles (+9,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    143,373 miles
    Test number
    334209384039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass133,960 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    133,960 miles
    Test number
    736085853438
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen slight damage

  7. Fail133,958 miles (+9,603)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,958 miles
    Test number
    715259028980
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen slight damage

  8. Pass124,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    124,355 miles
    Test number
    752481334081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,355 miles (+11,113)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,355 miles
    Test number
    657955009385
    • MajorCentral Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction anything larger than the size of a golf ball in the wiper sweep is a fail therefore the danglies on the interior mirror and the sat nav bracket are not allowed (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working there are two bulbs in this lamp and only one works (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is wearing on the very inside edge keep an eye on it

  10. Pass113,242 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    113,242 miles
    Test number
    144251971918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,196 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,196 miles
    Test number
    441096793900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,372 miles (+4,847)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,372 miles
    Test number
    535238443489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,525 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,525 miles
    Test number
    347762333051
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing low on edges
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail104,525 miles (+5,166)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,525 miles
    Test number
    502521371158
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing low on edges
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass99,359 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,359 miles
    Test number
    427134485147
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tracking
    • NoteRear tracking

  16. Fail99,359 miles (+6,883)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,359 miles
    Test number
    357944585190
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tracking

  17. Pass92,476 miles (+8,079)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,476 miles
    Test number
    478708094144
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing inside edge slightly out of shape
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass84,397 miles (+19,418)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,397 miles
    Test number
    749666003261
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEmissions too clean to register
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront inner brake pads appear worn thin
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  19. Pass64,979 miles (+5,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,979 miles
    Test number
    775011051131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass59,739 miles (+1,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,739 miles
    Test number
    582198160147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass58,081 miles (+7,834)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    58,081 miles
    Test number
    644149129228
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a nail in it
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

  22. Pass50,247 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,247 miles
    Test number
    320173318437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,279 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,279 miles
    Test number
    940678308021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Questions about K31 VTK

Does K31 VTK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 VTK is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on K31 VTK?
The MOT on K31 VTK is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 VTK done?
K31 VTK was recorded at 174,198 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 6,958 miles a year.
Has K31 VTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 VTK has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on K31 VTK 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 K31 VTK find?
K31 VTK passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in window; exhaust mounting defective; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 7 more.

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