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BMW 525

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 2,498 cc

K57 KWWMOT history

K57 KWW is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 30 Apr 1993. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2017 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 85,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2017
Mileage
85,196 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2023
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K57 KWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
30 Apr 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2017
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

K57 KWW was last recorded at 85,196 miles on 17 Aug 2023, 117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,079 miles · 26 Apr 2016
Between the last two tests
117 miles
Average per year
896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 85,196 miles
  • 2016 – 85,079 miles
  • 2015 – 84,547 miles
  • 2014 – 83,888 miles
  • 2013 – 82,825 miles
  • 2012 – 81,900 miles
  • 2011 – 80,593 miles
  • 2010 – 77,810 miles
  • 2009 – 75,620 miles
  • 2008 – 74,024 miles
  • 2007 – 73,008 miles
  • 2006 – 69,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,196 miles
  • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle underseald

What MOT failures 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail85,196 miles (+117)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,196 miles
    Test number
    452537786326
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle underseald

  2. Pass85,079 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,079 miles
    Test number
    999080368114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,547 miles (+659)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,547 miles
    Test number
    178135625165
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  4. Pass83,888 miles (+1,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,888 miles
    Test number
    465168014153
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  5. Pass82,825 miles (+925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,825 miles
    Test number
    337234623102
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  6. Pass81,900 miles (+1,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    81,900 miles
    Test number
    688138012168
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass80,593 miles (+2,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,593 miles
    Test number
    336413321150
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass77,810 miles (+2,190)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    77,810 miles
    Test number
    881065820174
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass75,620 miles (+1,596)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    75,620 miles
    Test number
    881376329157
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteRear both axle bushes silghty wron

  10. Pass74,024 miles (+11)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    74,024 miles
    Test number
    362030128108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  11. Fail74,013 miles (+1,005)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,013 miles
    Test number
    222059518109
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  12. Pass73,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    73,008 miles
    Test number
    813450817182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,008 miles (+3,299)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,008 miles
    Test number
    753178107162
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  14. Pass69,709 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,709 miles
    Test number
    231933726136
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Questions about K57 KWW

Does K57 KWW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K57 KWW expired on 5 May 2017, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K57 KWW?
The MOT on K57 KWW expired on 5 May 2017. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K57 KWW done?
K57 KWW was recorded at 85,196 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2023, an average of 896 miles a year.
Has K57 KWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K57 KWW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on K57 KWW 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 K57 KWW find?
K57 KWW failed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2023 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside rear fog lamp not working; suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside jacking points, and 6 more.

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