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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

K80 ERFMOT history

K80 ERF is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 12 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 204,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

K80 ERF grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
204,265 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K80 ERF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K80 ERF was last recorded at 204,265 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 6,959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
197,306 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,959 miles
Average per year
11,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 204,265 miles
  • 2024 – 197,306 miles
  • 2023 – 196,109 miles
  • 2022 – 192,806 miles
  • 2021 – 190,619 miles
  • 2020 – 187,256 miles
  • 2019 – 179,244 miles
  • 2018 – 171,062 miles
  • 2017 – 162,545 miles
  • 2016 – 151,733 miles
  • 2015 – 143,571 miles
  • 2014 – 118,397 miles
  • 2013 – 89,184 miles
  • 2012 – 62,985 miles
  • 2011 – 31,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,265 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,265 miles (+6,959)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    204,265 miles
    Test number
    589997456105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass197,306 miles (+1,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    197,306 miles
    Test number
    533215636327
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass196,109 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    196,109 miles
    Test number
    858486543470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail196,109 miles (+3,303)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,109 miles
    Test number
    301754588522
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass192,806 miles (+2,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    192,806 miles
    Test number
    385957717341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass190,619 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    190,619 miles
    Test number
    443320127693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass187,256 miles (+8,012)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    187,256 miles
    Test number
    203885845915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass179,244 miles (+8,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    179,244 miles
    Test number
    686031036331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to no visible tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass171,062 miles (+8,517)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    171,062 miles
    Test number
    124680839519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass162,545 miles (+10,812)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    162,545 miles
    Test number
    988650777977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass151,733 miles (+8,162)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    151,733 miles
    Test number
    479677033127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass143,571 miles (+25,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    143,571 miles
    Test number
    616672135159
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass118,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    118,397 miles
    Test number
    537980754190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,393 miles (+29,209)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,393 miles
    Test number
    326070654157
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  15. Pass89,184 miles (+26,199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,184 miles
    Test number
    298641453440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass62,985 miles (+31,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,985 miles
    Test number
    206685222142
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass31,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,265 miles
    Test number
    288555401123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K80 ERF

Does K80 ERF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K80 ERF is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K80 ERF?
The MOT on K80 ERF is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K80 ERF done?
K80 ERF was recorded at 204,265 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 11,818 miles a year.
Has K80 ERF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K80 ERF has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on K80 ERF 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 K80 ERF find?
K80 ERF passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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