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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,497 cc

M5 PHRMOT history

M5 PHR is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 3 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 105,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

M5 PHR silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
105,080 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 PHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 PHR was last recorded at 105,080 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 1,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,777 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,303 miles
Average per year
3,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,080 miles
  • 2025 – 103,777 miles
  • 2024 – 101,396 miles
  • 2023 – 98,597 miles
  • 2022 – 95,886 miles
  • 2021 – 93,341 miles
  • 2020 – 91,052 miles
  • 2019 – 88,558 miles
  • 2018 – 84,764 miles
  • 2017 – 81,286 miles
  • 2016 – 77,338 miles
  • 2015 – 73,718 miles
  • 2014 – 70,897 miles
  • 2013 – 67,048 miles
  • 2012 – 63,820 miles
  • 2011 – 59,892 miles
  • 2010 – 56,046 miles
  • 2009 – 52,312 miles
  • 2008 – 47,553 miles
  • 2007 – 42,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,080 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,080 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    105,080 miles
    Test number
    589115760321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,777 miles (+2,381)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    103,777 miles
    Test number
    368641534321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,396 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    101,396 miles
    Test number
    985978759179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,597 miles (+2,711)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    98,597 miles
    Test number
    259286658247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,886 miles (+2,545)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    95,886 miles
    Test number
    650774287068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,341 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    93,341 miles
    Test number
    857045815223
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail93,306 miles (+2,254)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,306 miles
    Test number
    159690160821
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,052 miles (+2,494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,052 miles
    Test number
    354485946345
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at both flexi`s (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass88,558 miles (+3,794)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,558 miles
    Test number
    544760984016
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass84,764 miles (+3,478)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,764 miles
    Test number
    216017979259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryHand brake on 16% limits at time of test

  11. Pass81,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    81,286 miles
    Test number
    483236868217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail81,286 miles (+3,948)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,286 miles
    Test number
    691366271610
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass77,338 miles (+3,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,338 miles
    Test number
    200195848728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass73,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,718 miles
    Test number
    766821045003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,718 miles (+2,821)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,718 miles
    Test number
    118230245471
    • 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)

  16. Pass70,897 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,897 miles
    Test number
    276167054015
    • 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)

  17. Fail70,891 miles (+3,843)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,891 miles
    Test number
    315976054037
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  18. Pass67,048 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,048 miles
    Test number
    557550253083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge
    • NoteRear parking brake. your vehicle has only just metthe requiredpark brake efficiency. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

  19. Fail67,048 miles (+3,228)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,048 miles
    Test number
    285390053083
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edge

  20. Pass63,820 miles (+3,928)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,820 miles
    Test number
    596177542031
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass59,892 miles (+3,846)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,892 miles
    Test number
    275380761061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,046 miles (+3,734)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,046 miles
    Test number
    142461060006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,312 miles (+4,759)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    52,312 miles
    Test number
    991144159076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,553 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,553 miles
    Test number
    122273958494
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass47,553 miles (+4,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    47,553 miles
    Test number
    392913758043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass42,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,896 miles
    Test number
    134994357434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 PHR

Does M5 PHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 PHR is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 PHR?
The MOT on M5 PHR is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 PHR done?
M5 PHR was recorded at 105,080 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 3,253 miles a year.
Has M5 PHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 PHR has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on M5 PHR 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 M5 PHR find?
M5 PHR passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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