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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

K40 MGWMOT history

K40 MGW is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 200,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

K40 MGW silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
200,889 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 MGW
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
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 MGW was last recorded at 200,889 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 9,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,895 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,994 miles
Average per year
6,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 200,889 miles
  • 2024 – 190,895 miles
  • 2023 – 178,739 miles
  • 2022 – 172,180 miles
  • 2021 – 166,920 miles
  • 2019 – 162,726 miles
  • 2018 – 151,863 miles
  • 2017 – 147,939 miles
  • 2016 – 146,258 miles
  • 2015 – 142,726 miles
  • 2014 – 139,885 miles
  • 2012 – 133,720 miles
  • 2011 – 128,034 miles
  • 2010 – 120,533 miles
  • 2009 – 111,815 miles
  • 2008 – 83,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,889 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,889 miles (+9,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    200,889 miles
    Test number
    693622202882
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass190,895 miles (+12,156)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    190,895 miles
    Test number
    558995314908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass178,739 miles (+6,559)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    178,739 miles
    Test number
    708256844998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass172,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    172,180 miles
    Test number
    818998897779
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail172,177 miles (+5,257)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,177 miles
    Test number
    127504566183
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass166,920 miles (+4,194)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    166,920 miles
    Test number
    503060238027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass162,726 miles (+6,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,726 miles
    Test number
    156110109163
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs worn

  8. Pass156,484 miles (+4,621)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    156,484 miles
    Test number
    905428258483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass151,863 miles (+3,924)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    151,863 miles
    Test number
    749182783223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass147,939 miles (+1,681)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    147,939 miles
    Test number
    341326477793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass146,258 miles (+3,532)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    146,258 miles
    Test number
    944496657927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass142,726 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    142,726 miles
    Test number
    809314325063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass139,885 miles (+6,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    139,885 miles
    Test number
    338645514070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass133,720 miles (+5,686)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    133,720 miles
    Test number
    628082352246
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads getting low

  15. Pass128,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    128,034 miles
    Test number
    327518751474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail128,034 miles (+7,501)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,034 miles
    Test number
    959738651289
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  17. Pass120,533 miles (+8,718)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    120,533 miles
    Test number
    971851090198
    • NoteEmission so low not reading on diesel test

  18. Pass111,815 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    111,815 miles
    Test number
    923723509208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail111,814 miles (+28,259)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,814 miles
    Test number
    752562909207
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass83,555 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    83,555 miles
    Test number
    204046908256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Questions about K40 MGW

Does K40 MGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 MGW is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K40 MGW?
The MOT on K40 MGW is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 MGW done?
K40 MGW was recorded at 200,889 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 6,778 miles a year.
Has K40 MGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 MGW has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on K40 MGW 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 K40 MGW find?
K40 MGW passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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