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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

K88 SSRMOT history

K88 SSR is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 26 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 91,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

K88 SSR grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
91,667 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 SSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 SSR was last recorded at 91,667 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 8,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,642 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,025 miles
Average per year
5,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,667 miles
  • 2025 – 83,642 miles
  • 2024 – 74,258 miles
  • 2023 – 64,414 miles
  • 2022 – 64,223 miles
  • 2020 – 63,748 miles
  • 2019 – 59,469 miles
  • 2017 – 54,281 miles
  • 2016 – 47,113 miles
  • 2015 – 39,565 miles
  • 2014 – 32,047 miles
  • 2013 – 26,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,667 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,667 miles (+8,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    91,667 miles
    Test number
    845436500005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass83,642 miles (+9,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,642 miles
    Test number
    670135892883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass74,258 miles (+9,844)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,258 miles
    Test number
    180370554771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,414 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    64,414 miles
    Test number
    892434703390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,223 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,223 miles
    Test number
    301061833362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,748 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,748 miles
    Test number
    314259574097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,690 miles (+3,221)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,690 miles
    Test number
    198685342251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,469 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,469 miles
    Test number
    831903413806
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail59,469 miles (+5,188)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,469 miles
    Test number
    857450509559
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass54,281 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    54,281 miles
    Test number
    503191596830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail54,280 miles (+7,167)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,280 miles
    Test number
    107643800577
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass47,113 miles (+7,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    47,113 miles
    Test number
    967670174751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre sidewall scuffed and tread wearing on outer edge.
  13. Pass39,565 miles (+7,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    39,565 miles
    Test number
    761428046756
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass32,047 miles (+5,572)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,047 miles
    Test number
    435542804302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    26,475 miles
    Test number
    809676123330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 SSR

Does K88 SSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 SSR is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 SSR?
The MOT on K88 SSR is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 SSR done?
K88 SSR was recorded at 91,667 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 5,294 miles a year.
Has K88 SSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 SSR has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on K88 SSR 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 K88 SSR find?
K88 SSR passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm.

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