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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,497 cc

P4 DFGMOT history

P4 DFG is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 155,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2022.

P4 DFG silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2023
Mileage
155,326 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P4 DFG
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
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P4 DFG was last recorded at 155,326 miles on 13 Dec 2022, 3,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,937 miles · 7 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
3,389 miles
Average per year
5,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 155,326 miles
  • 2021 – 151,937 miles
  • 2020 – 149,538 miles
  • 2019 – 147,345 miles
  • 2018 – 142,327 miles
  • 2017 – 137,552 miles
  • 2016 – 133,777 miles
  • 2015 – 128,153 miles
  • 2014 – 123,948 miles
  • 2013 – 114,100 miles
  • 2012 – 107,106 miles
  • 2011 – 96,274 miles
  • 2010 – 87,350 miles
  • 2009 – 81,902 miles
  • 2008 – 77,013 miles
  • 2007 – 67,489 miles
  • 2006 – 59,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,326 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Play in nearside front wheel bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    155,326 miles
    Test number
    737046758083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail155,326 miles (+3,389)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,326 miles
    Test number
    934883059405
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass151,937 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    151,937 miles
    Test number
    519668005033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail151,933 miles (+2,395)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,933 miles
    Test number
    558600038522
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,538 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    149,538 miles
    Test number
    401292626149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail149,534 miles (+2,189)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,534 miles
    Test number
    815846658104
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass147,345 miles (+5,018)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    147,345 miles
    Test number
    440434288810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass142,327 miles (+4,775)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    142,327 miles
    Test number
    643438117236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,552 miles (+3,775)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    137,552 miles
    Test number
    950326274363
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front suspension arm bushes
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside front wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside rear lower suspension arm bush

  10. Pass133,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    133,777 miles
    Test number
    508335306685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail133,777 miles (+5,624)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,777 miles
    Test number
    788635710919
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside front wheel bearing

  12. Pass128,153 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    128,153 miles
    Test number
    538891051637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail128,151 miles (+4,203)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,151 miles
    Test number
    337568401470
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer (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)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass123,948 miles (+3,080)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    123,948 miles
    Test number
    795937734345
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leaks?
    • NotePump up tyres.

  15. Pass120,868 miles (+6,768)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    120,868 miles
    Test number
    505461944116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,100 miles (+6,994)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    114,100 miles
    Test number
    226618343128
    • NoteBoth front tyres heavily worn on edges
    • NotePlay in both inner steering rack joints
    • NotePlay in both rear lower suspension arm bushes

  17. Pass107,106 miles (+10,832)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    107,106 miles
    Test number
    267435442498
    • NoteAll four tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteRear brake pads worn
    • NoteSlight play in both rear upper suspension arms

  18. Pass96,274 miles (+8,924)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    96,274 miles
    Test number
    415443831102
    • NoteAll four tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteWipers smeary

  19. Pass87,350 miles (+5,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    87,350 miles
    Test number
    253314840477
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass81,902 miles (+4,889)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    81,902 miles
    Test number
    964499439131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,013 miles (+9,524)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    77,013 miles
    Test number
    542014548179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,489 miles (+8,246)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    67,489 miles
    Test number
    750631847166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,243 miles
    Test number
    704911336116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P4 DFG

Does P4 DFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P4 DFG expired on 22 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P4 DFG?
The MOT on P4 DFG expired on 22 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P4 DFG done?
P4 DFG was recorded at 155,326 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2022, an average of 5,791 miles a year.
Has P4 DFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P4 DFG has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on P4 DFG 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 P4 DFG find?
P4 DFG passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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