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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 1996 · 2,498 cc

P515 FKRMOT history

P515 FKR is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2017 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 199,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2023.

P515 FKR silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2017
Mileage
199,470 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2023
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P515 FKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2017
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

P515 FKR was last recorded at 199,470 miles on 21 Feb 2023, 323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,147 miles · 13 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
323 miles
Average per year
3,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 199,470 miles
  • 2021 – 199,147 miles
  • 2017 – 199,123 miles
  • 2016 – 195,875 miles
  • 2014 – 195,816 miles
  • 2013 – 193,534 miles
  • 2012 – 191,677 miles
  • 2011 – 188,561 miles
  • 2010 – 180,272 miles
  • 2009 – 171,859 miles
  • 2008 – 161,157 miles
  • 2007 – 151,822 miles
  • 2006 – 141,775 miles
  • 2005 – 131,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail199,470 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded all
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail199,470 miles (+323)1 dangerous9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,470 miles
    Test number
    900277446827
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded all
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail199,147 miles (+24)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,147 miles
    Test number
    206680295886
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills plastic covered

  3. Fail199,123 miles (+3,248)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,123 miles
    Test number
    793721472055
    • FailureFuel system component leaking injector pump (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear rose joint (2.4.G.2)

  4. Pass195,875 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    195,875 miles
    Test number
    507964823802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  5. Fail195,875 miles (+59)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,875 miles
    Test number
    644948029709
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass195,816 miles (+2,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    195,816 miles
    Test number
    546297484214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass193,534 miles (+1,857)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    193,534 miles
    Test number
    327753663224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass191,677 miles (+3,116)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    191,677 miles
    Test number
    569185782249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail188,561 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,561 miles
    Test number
    199189371226
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass188,561 miles (+8,289)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    188,561 miles
    Test number
    879029271227
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass180,272 miles (+8,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    180,272 miles
    Test number
    482458470279
    • 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)

  12. Pass171,859 miles (+10,702)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    171,859 miles
    Test number
    752251189200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass161,157 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    161,157 miles
    Test number
    110434378205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail161,157 miles (+9,335)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,157 miles
    Test number
    731128868235
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass151,822 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    151,822 miles
    Test number
    724552587214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail151,804 miles (+10,029)1 dangerous9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,804 miles
    Test number
    373225157478
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureCentre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass141,775 miles (+10,318)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    141,775 miles
    Test number
    353130456460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass131,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    131,457 miles
    Test number
    362831335484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P515 FKR

Does P515 FKR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P515 FKR expired on 21 Mar 2017, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P515 FKR?
The MOT on P515 FKR expired on 21 Mar 2017. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P515 FKR done?
P515 FKR was recorded at 199,470 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2023, an average of 3,885 miles a year.
Has P515 FKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P515 FKR has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on P515 FKR 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 P515 FKR find?
P515 FKR failed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability; front windscreen washer not working; headlamp aim unable to be tested, and 9 more.

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