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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

M5 PNWMOT history

M5 PNW is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 182,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2023.

M5 PNW blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2024
Mileage
182,207 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 PNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 PNW was last recorded at 182,207 miles on 27 Apr 2023, 9,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Oct 2011: 4,087 miles, lower than 25,290 miles on 18 Dec 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
172,948 miles · 20 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
9,259 miles
Average per year
11,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 182,207 miles
  • 2021 – 172,948 miles
  • 2020 – 163,512 miles
  • 2019 – 154,079 miles
  • 2018 – 145,886 miles
  • 2017 – 134,034 miles
  • 2016 – 123,446 miles
  • 2015 – 106,571 miles
  • 2014 – 90,179 miles
  • 2013 – 73,933 miles
  • 2012 – 59,930 miles
  • 2011 – 4,087 miles
  • 2009 – 25,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,207 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass182,207 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    182,207 miles
    Test number
    987588914513
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail182,194 miles (+9,246)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,194 miles
    Test number
    706203269531
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass172,948 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    172,948 miles
    Test number
    573123666018
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail172,948 miles (+9,436)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,948 miles
    Test number
    700635963294
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass163,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    163,512 miles
    Test number
    490992908594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail163,512 miles (+9,433)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,512 miles
    Test number
    538434279629
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass154,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    154,079 miles
    Test number
    213946600670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail154,079 miles (+8,193)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,079 miles
    Test number
    513411467097
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass145,886 miles (+11,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    145,886 miles
    Test number
    776303543224
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass134,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    134,034 miles
    Test number
    949290577028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail134,034 miles (+10,588)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,034 miles
    Test number
    489946097987
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

  12. Pass123,446 miles (+16,875)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    123,446 miles
    Test number
    846923970774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,571 miles (+16,392)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    106,571 miles
    Test number
    772491668165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,179 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,179 miles
    Test number
    366232004376
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail90,179 miles (+16,246)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,179 miles
    Test number
    417672504455
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass73,933 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,933 miles
    Test number
    956033383282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail73,933 miles (+14,003)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,933 miles
    Test number
    298183983223
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass59,930 miles (+55,843)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,930 miles
    Test number
    777143092260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass4,087 miles (-21,203)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    4,087 miles
    Test number
    257393081235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,290 miles
    Test number
    564822859302
    • 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 M5 PNW

Does M5 PNW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 PNW expired on 26 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 PNW?
The MOT on M5 PNW expired on 26 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 PNW done?
M5 PNW was recorded at 182,207 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2023, an average of 11,749 miles a year.
Has M5 PNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 PNW has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on M5 PNW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M5 PNW find?
M5 PNW passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2023 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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