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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

K8 WXWMOT history

K8 WXW is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2023.

K8 WXW silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2024
Mileage
128,473 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 WXW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 WXW was last recorded at 128,473 miles on 1 Jun 2023, 5,374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,099 miles · 15 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5,374 miles
Average per year
9,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,473 miles
  • 2021 – 123,099 miles
  • 2020 – 96,677 miles
  • 2019 – 94,062 miles
  • 2018 – 77,291 miles
  • 2017 – 67,048 miles
  • 2016 – 59,813 miles
  • 2015 – 54,460 miles
  • 2014 – 47,522 miles
  • 2013 – 40,728 miles
  • 2012 – 33,352 miles
  • 2011 – 24,057 miles
  • 2010 – 11,659 miles
  • 2009 – 48 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,473 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,473 miles (+5,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,473 miles
    Test number
    155646977413
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass123,099 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,099 miles
    Test number
    992751501405
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail123,099 miles (+26,422)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,099 miles
    Test number
    980068130511
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass96,677 miles (+2,615)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    96,677 miles
    Test number
    226141733425
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail94,062 miles (+16,771)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,062 miles
    Test number
    188501132612
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass77,291 miles (+27)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,291 miles
    Test number
    431559944165
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail77,264 miles (+10,216)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,264 miles
    Test number
    968956131703
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass67,048 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,048 miles
    Test number
    104163617212
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns poor due to opaque lenses
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail67,048 miles (+7,235)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,048 miles
    Test number
    460693700043
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp patterns poor due to opaque lenses
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass59,813 miles (+5,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,813 miles
    Test number
    643422209479
    • AdvisoryNearside front antiroll bar link boot split
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread low

  11. Pass54,460 miles (+6,938)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,460 miles
    Test number
    310424203074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,522 miles (+6,794)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,522 miles
    Test number
    376253234214
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass40,728 miles (+7,376)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    40,728 miles
    Test number
    136713853263
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass33,352 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,352 miles
    Test number
    307678792159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,014 miles (+8,957)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,014 miles
    Test number
    535283002167
    • NoteNearside rear jacking block missing

  16. Pass24,057 miles (+12,398)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    24,057 miles
    Test number
    437603121252
    • 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)
    • NoteWeather cracks in front tyres advise

  17. Pass11,659 miles (+11,611)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    11,659 miles
    Test number
    883460630204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48 miles
    Test number
    341953529225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 WXW

Does K8 WXW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K8 WXW expired on 31 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K8 WXW?
The MOT on K8 WXW expired on 31 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K8 WXW done?
K8 WXW was recorded at 128,473 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2023, an average of 9,303 miles a year.
Has K8 WXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 WXW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on K8 WXW 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 WXW find?
K8 WXW passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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