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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

K8 CNXMOT history

K8 CNX is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 192,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2025.

K8 CNX grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2026
Mileage
192,002 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 CNX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 CNX was last recorded at 192,002 miles on 1 Mar 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,994 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
8,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 192,002 miles
  • 2023 – 191,856 miles
  • 2022 – 177,132 miles
  • 2021 – 162,010 miles
  • 2020 – 155,614 miles
  • 2017 – 154,655 miles
  • 2016 – 144,106 miles
  • 2015 – 133,841 miles
  • 2014 – 125,547 miles
  • 2012 – 109,228 miles
  • 2010 – 94,975 miles
  • 2009 – 78,191 miles
  • 2008 – 60,366 miles
  • 2007 – 42,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,002 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,002 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    192,002 miles
    Test number
    996405238020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail191,994 miles (+138)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,994 miles
    Test number
    372290877896
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass191,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    191,856 miles
    Test number
    627915299466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail191,856 miles (+14,724)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,856 miles
    Test number
    190300603350
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass177,132 miles (+15,122)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    177,132 miles
    Test number
    421254873743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,010 miles (+6,396)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    162,010 miles
    Test number
    213926428920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,614 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    155,614 miles
    Test number
    201820463563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,655 miles (+10,549)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    154,655 miles
    Test number
    154103327910
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (2.2.B.1f)
  9. Pass144,106 miles (+10,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    144,106 miles
    Test number
    916460985321
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass133,841 miles (+8,294)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    133,841 miles
    Test number
    188384055037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass125,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    125,547 miles
    Test number
    569621274071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail125,547 miles (+12)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,547 miles
    Test number
    738260274023
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  13. Fail125,535 miles (+16,307)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,535 miles
    Test number
    729656064070
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leaking
  14. Pass109,228 miles (+14,253)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    109,228 miles
    Test number
    749969662028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,975 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,975 miles
    Test number
    463610410241
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  16. Pass94,975 miles (+16,784)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    94,975 miles
    Test number
    840409300200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,191 miles (+17,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    78,191 miles
    Test number
    920069109219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass60,366 miles (+17,822)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,366 miles
    Test number
    452619238288
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
  19. Pass42,544 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    42,544 miles
    Test number
    464308527285
    • 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)

Questions about K8 CNX

Does K8 CNX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 CNX expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 CNX?
The MOT on K8 CNX expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 CNX done?
K8 CNX was recorded at 192,002 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2025, an average of 8,520 miles a year.
Has K8 CNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 CNX has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on K8 CNX 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 K8 CNX find?
K8 CNX passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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