
BMW 525
White · Petrol · 1994 · 2,494 cc
M754 JECMOT history
M754 JEC is a white petrol BMW 525 first used on 30 Sept 1994. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 240,168 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 240,168 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,860 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M754 JEC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 30 Sept 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M754 JEC was last recorded at 240,168 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 1,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 239,081 miles · 10 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,087 miles
- Average per year
- 3,860 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 240,168 miles
- 2024 – 239,081 miles
- 2023 – 236,565 miles
- 2022 – 233,694 miles
- 2021 – 231,835 miles
- 2020 – 230,031 miles
- 2019 – 225,989 miles
- 2018 – 223,604 miles
- 2017 – 221,258 miles
- 2015 – 214,886 miles
- 2014 – 208,651 miles
- 2013 – 202,891 miles
- 2011 – 199,414 miles
- 2010 – 193,001 miles
- 2009 – 181,415 miles
- 2008 – 175,759 miles
- 2007 – 173,610 miles
- 2006 – 169,317 miles
- 2005 – 159,539 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2015
Sill covers fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009
Full MOT history
26 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass240,168 miles (+1,087)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 240,168 miles
- Test number
- 410851654969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass239,081 miles (+2,516)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 239,081 miles
- Test number
- 520409230241
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill to floor holed and corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass236,565 miles (+2,871)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 236,565 miles
- Test number
- 980314755396
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass233,694 miles (+1,859)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 233,694 miles
- Test number
- 761113642797
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass231,835 miles (+7)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 231,835 miles
- Test number
- 774792963738
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyre's Old
- AdvisoryEmits gray smoke during acceleration, Emission's poor, Co fast idle, Just Passed
- AdvisoryFront near side and off side inner front sill's damaged and corroded sill cover's fitted off side and near side
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill/lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Old, DOT 1503 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Old, DOT 1601 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan's, body molding bung's (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill cover's fitted off side and near side
Fail231,828 miles (+1,797)1 dangerous9 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,828 miles
- Test number
- 500602140277
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high may need adjuster's freeing off (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront near side and off side inner front sill's damaged and corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Rear most Suspension control arm pin or bush close to been excessively worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Rear most Suspension control arm pin or bush close to been excessively worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor pan's, poor condition, body molding bung's (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySill cover's fitted off side and near side
Pass230,031 miles (+4,042)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 230,031 miles
- Test number
- 548312898352
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass225,989 miles (+2,385)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 225,989 miles
- Test number
- 731514833456
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside sill has got cover over it
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside sill has got acover on it
Pass223,604 miles (+2,346)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 223,604 miles
- Test number
- 372347624411
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass221,258 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 221,258 miles
- Test number
- 574365705484
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion front of sills (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryAll bump stops deteriorated
- AdvisoryBody damage to lower front bumper
Fail221,258 miles (+6,372)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,258 miles
- Test number
- 776838822285
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion front of sills (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryAll bump stops deteriorated
- AdvisoryBody damage to lower front bumper
Pass214,886 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 214,886 miles
- Test number
- 101571097485
- AdvisoryBase of both rear tyre tread perished and cracked
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront radiator support cross member has corroded through
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWiper function poor
Fail214,885 miles (+6,234)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,885 miles
- Test number
- 806154756772
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- AdvisoryBase of both rear tyre tread perished and cracked
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront radiator support cross member has corroded through
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWiper function poor
Pass208,651 miles (+5,760)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 208,651 miles
- Test number
- 227180204310
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass202,891 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 202,891 miles
- Test number
- 325304193282
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteExhause heat shild lose rear
Fail202,891 miles (+3,477)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,891 miles
- Test number
- 665700693226
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteExhause heat shild lose rear
Pass199,414 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 199,414 miles
- Test number
- 527893191274
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust heat shields loose at rear
Fail199,414 miles (+6,413)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,414 miles
- Test number
- 276900691237
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCoolant leak at rear of engine
- NoteExhaust heat shields loose at rear
Pass193,001 miles (+11,586)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 193,001 miles
- Test number
- 362159110390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,415 miles (+5,656)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 181,415 miles
- Test number
- 610667929327
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass175,759 miles (+26)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 175,759 miles
- Test number
- 673427828308
- NoteCorrosion on rear brake pipes and fuel pipes will require attention.
- NoteRear axle bushes starting to perish.
- NoteRed fluid leak underneath,either transmission or pas fluid.
- NoteSlight pas steering fluid keak around pipe.
Fail175,733 miles (+2,123)2 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,733 miles
- Test number
- 513504028389
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
- NoteCorrosion on rear brake pipes and fuel pipes will require attention.
- NoteRear axle bushes starting to perish.
- NoteRed fluid leak underneath,either transmission or pas fluid.
- NoteSlight pas steering fluid keak around pipe.
Pass173,610 miles (+4,293)8 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 173,610 miles
- Test number
- 312635407353
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
Fail169,317 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,317 miles
- Test number
- 574444016362
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnable to clearly see brake pads †oil leak from engine †
Pass169,317 miles (+9,778)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 169,317 miles
- Test number
- 651314916341
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnable to clearly see brake pads †oil leak from engine †
Pass159,539 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 159,539 miles
- Test number
- 220757425356
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFuel pipes started to corrode
- NoteN/s/f window will not undo
Questions about M754 JEC
- Does M754 JEC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M754 JEC is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M754 JEC?
- The MOT on M754 JEC is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M754 JEC done?
- M754 JEC was recorded at 240,168 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 3,860 miles a year.
- Has M754 JEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M754 JEC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on M754 JEC 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 M754 JEC find?
- M754 JEC passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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