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BMW 525

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

N5 PBXMOT history

N5 PBX is a green diesel BMW 525 first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2024 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 191,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2024.

N5 PBX green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2024
Mileage
191,981 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 PBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

N5 PBX was last recorded at 191,981 miles on 3 Jul 2024, 4,401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,580 miles · 28 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
4,401 miles
Average per year
9,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 191,981 miles
  • 2023 – 187,580 miles
  • 2022 – 182,646 miles
  • 2021 – 172,013 miles
  • 2020 – 159,653 miles
  • 2019 – 157,054 miles
  • 2018 – 148,530 miles
  • 2017 – 143,414 miles
  • 2016 – 138,578 miles
  • 2015 – 132,529 miles
  • 2014 – 107,632 miles
  • 2013 – 99,235 miles
  • 2012 – 88,728 miles
  • 2011 – 76,728 miles
  • 2010 – 62,876 miles
  • 2009 – 50,087 miles
  • 2008 – 37,310 miles
  • 2007 – 30,749 miles
  • 2006 – 20,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail191,981 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre outer edge worn
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail191,981 miles (+4,401)1 dangerous10 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,981 miles
    Test number
    456077999055
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre outer edge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass187,580 miles (+4,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    187,580 miles
    Test number
    687615897557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass182,646 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    182,646 miles
    Test number
    539245442314
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail182,642 miles (+10,629)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,642 miles
    Test number
    351111503440
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wear sensor wire detached from the pad
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass172,013 miles (+12,360)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    172,013 miles
    Test number
    883247756314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,653 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    159,653 miles
    Test number
    812239167203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail159,652 miles (+2,598)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,652 miles
    Test number
    607379356488
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass157,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    157,054 miles
    Test number
    653777678358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail157,054 miles (+8,524)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,054 miles
    Test number
    133766315607
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFuel pipe damaged under vehicle (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass148,530 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    148,530 miles
    Test number
    118499054487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail148,530 miles (+5,116)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,530 miles
    Test number
    224523772965
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass143,414 miles (+69)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    143,414 miles
    Test number
    878512418956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail143,345 miles (+4,767)2 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,345 miles
    Test number
    154069716762
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated badly split (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated excessively split (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass138,578 miles (+6,049)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    138,578 miles
    Test number
    745046109703
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  15. Pass132,529 miles (+4,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    132,529 miles
    Test number
    347514495138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  16. Pass127,665 miles (+24)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    127,665 miles
    Test number
    176951945074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail127,641 miles (+20,009)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,641 miles
    Test number
    445720345024
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass107,632 miles (+8,397)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    107,632 miles
    Test number
    266792844053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are wearing thin

  19. Pass99,235 miles (+10,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    99,235 miles
    Test number
    287409483081
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass88,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    88,728 miles
    Test number
    456535612199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,728 miles (+12,000)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,728 miles
    Test number
    857370312158
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass76,728 miles (+13,852)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    76,728 miles
    Test number
    557388691013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,876 miles (+12,789)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,876 miles
    Test number
    671482080028
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass50,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,087 miles
    Test number
    220113269017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,087 miles (+12,777)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,087 miles
    Test number
    114402869489
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass37,310 miles (+6,561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,310 miles
    Test number
    103457188494
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass30,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,749 miles
    Test number
    343243857472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail30,749 miles (+9,951)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,749 miles
    Test number
    613840057231
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wornon inner and outer edges.

  29. Pass20,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,798 miles
    Test number
    974156106300
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about N5 PBX

Does N5 PBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N5 PBX expired on 1 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N5 PBX?
The MOT on N5 PBX expired on 1 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N5 PBX done?
N5 PBX was recorded at 191,981 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2024, an average of 9,689 miles a year.
Has N5 PBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 PBX has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on N5 PBX 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 N5 PBX find?
N5 PBX failed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm, and 11 more.

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