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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

K77 EWGMOT history

K77 EWG is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 4 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

K77 EWG black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
142,886 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K77 EWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K77 EWG was last recorded at 142,886 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 4,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,465 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,421 miles
Average per year
6,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,886 miles
  • 2025 – 138,465 miles
  • 2024 – 132,888 miles
  • 2023 – 123,775 miles
  • 2022 – 117,028 miles
  • 2021 – 108,303 miles
  • 2020 – 99,166 miles
  • 2019 – 89,662 miles
  • 2018 – 80,969 miles
  • 2017 – 71,449 miles
  • 2016 – 65,793 miles
  • 2015 – 60,130 miles
  • 2014 – 55,990 miles
  • 2013 – 54,655 miles
  • 2012 – 52,863 miles
  • 2011 – 50,902 miles
  • 2010 – 47,083 miles
  • 2009 – 41,616 miles
  • 2008 – 31,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,886 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake only just met requirements
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive at engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,886 miles (+4,421)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    142,886 miles
    Test number
    841469277592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,465 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    138,465 miles
    Test number
    924451509322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail138,465 miles (+5,577)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,465 miles
    Test number
    506661435901
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass132,888 miles (+9,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,888 miles
    Test number
    827716448517
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,775 miles (+6,747)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,775 miles
    Test number
    957000136629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,028 miles (+8,725)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    117,028 miles
    Test number
    249249315605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,303 miles (+9,137)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    108,303 miles
    Test number
    833933919439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,166 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    99,166 miles
    Test number
    743009474686
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail99,158 miles (+9,496)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,158 miles
    Test number
    882986434592
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,662 miles (+8,693)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    89,662 miles
    Test number
    684037214111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,969 miles (+9,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,969 miles
    Test number
    999146580641
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass71,449 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,449 miles
    Test number
    850399283427
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail71,449 miles (+5,656)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,449 miles
    Test number
    776844006642
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass65,793 miles (+5,663)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,793 miles
    Test number
    713476654775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,130 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    60,130 miles
    Test number
    599710245208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  16. Fail60,130 miles (+4,140)4 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,130 miles
    Test number
    746870245267
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  17. Pass55,990 miles (+1,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,990 miles
    Test number
    605888714234
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass54,655 miles (+1,792)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,655 miles
    Test number
    837350043249
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmissions...no result recorded...too clean

  19. Pass52,863 miles (+1,961)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    52,863 miles
    Test number
    309976732440
    • 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 inner brake surfaces of disc corroded

  20. Pass50,902 miles (+3,819)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,902 miles
    Test number
    267125131266
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads low
    • NoteCorrosion and wear to front brake disc inner faces

  21. Pass47,083 miles (+5,467)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,083 miles
    Test number
    421666130201
    • NoteCorrosion to front brake discs

  22. Pass41,616 miles (+10,176)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    41,616 miles
    Test number
    500776939264
    • NoteSigns of wear to front brake discs
    • NoteSlight water damage to rear no plate

  23. Pass31,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,440 miles
    Test number
    233349618205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K77 EWG

Does K77 EWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K77 EWG is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K77 EWG?
The MOT on K77 EWG is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K77 EWG done?
K77 EWG was recorded at 142,886 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 6,219 miles a year.
Has K77 EWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K77 EWG has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on K77 EWG 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 K77 EWG find?
K77 EWG passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front; nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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