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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass240,168 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass240,168 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    240,168 miles
    Test number
    410851654969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. 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)
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Pass193,001 miles (+11,586)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    193,001 miles
    Test number
    362159110390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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 †
  25. 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 †
  26. 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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