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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

K44 AYRMOT history

K44 AYR is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 103,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

K44 AYR grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
103,205 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 AYR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 AYR was last recorded at 103,205 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,167 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
5,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,205 miles
  • 2024 – 100,093 miles
  • 2023 – 96,114 miles
  • 2022 – 92,185 miles
  • 2021 – 87,788 miles
  • 2020 – 84,276 miles
  • 2019 – 80,948 miles
  • 2018 – 76,529 miles
  • 2017 – 70,795 miles
  • 2016 – 65,533 miles
  • 2015 – 59,523 miles
  • 2014 – 53,352 miles
  • 2013 – 46,265 miles
  • 2012 – 39,259 miles
  • 2011 – 30,790 miles
  • 2010 – 24,266 miles
  • 2009 – 15,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,205 miles
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket crackedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Outer both rear cv joints leaking grease x2Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,205 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    103,205 miles
    Test number
    968167337675
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer both rear cv joints leaking grease x2

  2. Fail103,167 miles (+3,074)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,167 miles
    Test number
    346185373350
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure middle of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer both rear cv joints leaking grease x2

  3. Pass100,093 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,093 miles
    Test number
    596889399532
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake low reading
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail100,093 miles (+3,979)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,093 miles
    Test number
    121524597581
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear very low reading
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass96,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,114 miles
    Test number
    543274097191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,114 miles (+3,929)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,114 miles
    Test number
    976219297972
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryReversing light not working

  7. Pass92,185 miles (+4,397)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,185 miles
    Test number
    824325262459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,788 miles (+3,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,788 miles
    Test number
    762516392272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front back plate loose

  9. Pass84,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,276 miles
    Test number
    650749864546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,276 miles (+3,328)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,276 miles
    Test number
    309344243767
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass80,948 miles (+4,419)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,948 miles
    Test number
    863291953389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,529 miles (+5,734)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    76,529 miles
    Test number
    608012258912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,795 miles (+5,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,795 miles
    Test number
    939580235206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass65,533 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,533 miles
    Test number
    166525926899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail65,532 miles (+6,009)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,532 miles
    Test number
    389242978736
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass59,523 miles (+6,171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,523 miles
    Test number
    133061457581
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside (front to rears)metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front metal brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner(raised)edge of tread area

  17. Pass53,352 miles (+7,087)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,352 miles
    Test number
    628729084231
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded on inner and outer faces

  18. Pass46,265 miles (+7,006)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,265 miles
    Test number
    606685373279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    39,259 miles
    Test number
    955909482274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,259 miles (+8,469)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,259 miles
    Test number
    125289582242
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass30,790 miles (+6,524)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,790 miles
    Test number
    305765261263
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on outer edges

  22. Pass24,266 miles (+8,620)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,266 miles
    Test number
    482736060271
    • 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)
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn

  23. Pass15,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    15,646 miles
    Test number
    303626669214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 AYR

Does K44 AYR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 AYR is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K44 AYR?
The MOT on K44 AYR is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 AYR done?
K44 AYR was recorded at 103,205 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 5,433 miles a year.
Has K44 AYR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 AYR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on K44 AYR 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 K44 AYR find?
K44 AYR passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front exhaust bracket cracked; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear outer both rear cv joints leaking grease x2.

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