BMW 525
Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc
K44 MHLMOT history
K44 MHL is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 27 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,171 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 138,171 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,445 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K44 MHL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 27 Jun 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K44 MHL was last recorded at 138,171 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 138,050 miles · 23 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 121 miles
- Average per year
- 5,445 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,171 miles
- 2024 – 138,050 miles
- 2023 – 137,568 miles
- 2022 – 133,566 miles
- 2021 – 130,240 miles
- 2020 – 127,006 miles
- 2019 – 121,082 miles
- 2018 – 112,023 miles
- 2017 – 101,136 miles
- 2016 – 91,799 miles
- 2015 – 81,687 miles
- 2014 – 73,469 miles
- 2013 – 66,171 miles
- 2012 – 61,604 miles
- 2011 – 57,274 miles
- 2010 – 52,792 miles
- 2009 – 49,369 miles
- 2008 – 44,255 miles
- 2007 – 38,591 miles
- 2006 – 32,657 miles
- 2005 – 25,914 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,171 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
26 tests since 27 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,171 miles (+121)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 138,171 miles
- Test number
- 464576513489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,050 miles (+482)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 138,050 miles
- Test number
- 752415299491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,568 miles (+4,002)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 137,568 miles
- Test number
- 258671944088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,566 miles (+3,326)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 133,566 miles
- Test number
- 247594360905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,240 miles (+3,234)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 130,240 miles
- Test number
- 378810656035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,006 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 127,006 miles
- Test number
- 156508362941
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail127,003 miles (+5,921)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,003 miles
- Test number
- 558794027225
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,082 miles (+9,059)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 121,082 miles
- Test number
- 447054556226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,023 miles (+10,887)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2019
- Odometer
- 112,023 miles
- Test number
- 225238431804
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Pass101,136 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2018
- Odometer
- 101,136 miles
- Test number
- 375033804867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,136 miles (+9,337)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,136 miles
- Test number
- 466406312459
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass91,799 miles (+10,112)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2017
- Odometer
- 91,799 miles
- Test number
- 612045395027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,687 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 81,687 miles
- Test number
- 697741525198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,687 miles (+8,218)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,687 miles
- Test number
- 716981625164
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Pass73,469 miles (+7,298)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 73,469 miles
- Test number
- 778799834196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,171 miles (+87)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 66,171 miles
- Test number
- 239786633474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,084 miles (+4,480)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,084 miles
- Test number
- 235280933441
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass61,604 miles (+4,330)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 61,604 miles
- Test number
- 885101932104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,274 miles (+32)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 57,274 miles
- Test number
- 865797751133
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail57,242 miles (+4,450)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,242 miles
- Test number
- 679577841185
- FailureLower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear 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)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass52,792 miles (+3,423)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2011
- Odometer
- 52,792 miles
- Test number
- 271097220411
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass49,369 miles (+5,114)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2010
- Odometer
- 49,369 miles
- Test number
- 770491229144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,255 miles (+5,664)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2009
- Odometer
- 44,255 miles
- Test number
- 293104838147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,591 miles (+5,934)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 38,591 miles
- Test number
- 714459257198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,657 miles (+6,743)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 32,657 miles
- Test number
- 833524176188
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
Pass25,914 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 25,914 miles
- Test number
- 790067845101
- NoteSmall crack in screen drivers side
Questions about K44 MHL
- Does K44 MHL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 MHL is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K44 MHL?
- The MOT on K44 MHL is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K44 MHL done?
- K44 MHL was recorded at 138,171 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 5,445 miles a year.
- Has K44 MHL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K44 MHL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on K44 MHL 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 MHL find?
- K44 MHL passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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