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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

S111 UAEMOT history

S111 UAE is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 165,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
165,973 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S111 UAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S111 UAE was last recorded at 165,973 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 4,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,842 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,131 miles
Average per year
7,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,973 miles
  • 2024 – 161,842 miles
  • 2023 – 155,114 miles
  • 2022 – 149,509 miles
  • 2021 – 144,541 miles
  • 2020 – 137,206 miles
  • 2019 – 131,066 miles
  • 2018 – 127,912 miles
  • 2017 – 120,932 miles
  • 2016 – 107,341 miles
  • 2015 – 97,775 miles
  • 2014 – 86,861 miles
  • 2013 – 77,920 miles
  • 2012 – 70,500 miles
  • 2011 – 63,432 miles
  • 2010 – 55,048 miles
  • 2009 – 51,002 miles
  • 2008 – 40,701 miles
  • 2007 – 29,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,973 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & n/s/r marked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,973 miles (+4,131)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    165,973 miles
    Test number
    300315878672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass161,842 miles (+6,728)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    161,842 miles
    Test number
    380666114177
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass155,114 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    155,114 miles
    Test number
    749874350140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail155,052 miles (+5,543)2 dangerous7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,052 miles
    Test number
    100855026931
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  5. Pass149,509 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    149,509 miles
    Test number
    216563723522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail149,493 miles (+4,952)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,493 miles
    Test number
    190112267766
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass144,541 miles (+7,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    144,541 miles
    Test number
    537532480980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass137,206 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    137,206 miles
    Test number
    132097687656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail137,206 miles (+6,140)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,206 miles
    Test number
    481513214180
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass131,066 miles (+3,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,066 miles
    Test number
    201899862489
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass127,912 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    127,912 miles
    Test number
    747691864961
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & n/s/r marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail127,888 miles (+6,956)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,888 miles
    Test number
    956719554867
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & n/s/r marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass120,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    120,932 miles
    Test number
    131920625799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail120,932 miles (+13,591)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,932 miles
    Test number
    249294806174
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass107,341 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    107,341 miles
    Test number
    883536602917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Fail107,321 miles (+9,546)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,321 miles
    Test number
    564425372583
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  17. Pass97,775 miles (+10,914)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,775 miles
    Test number
    441754174911
    • AdvisoryComponents hidden by undershields
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass86,861 miles (+13)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,861 miles
    Test number
    339764434438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear parking brake effort low.

  19. Fail86,848 miles (+8,928)5 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,848 miles
    Test number
    437953734230
    • 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 Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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 Windscreen 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear parking brake effort low.

  20. Pass77,920 miles (+7,420)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,920 miles
    Test number
    149776043258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,500 miles (+7,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,500 miles
    Test number
    135961742271
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass63,432 miles (+8,384)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,432 miles
    Test number
    245001251219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass55,048 miles (+4,046)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,048 miles
    Test number
    863675640203
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass51,002 miles (+10,301)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,002 miles
    Test number
    852784659271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,701 miles (+11,605)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,701 miles
    Test number
    152428718226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,096 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,096 miles
    Test number
    110957907267
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  27. Pass29,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,096 miles
    Test number
    143617007250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S111 UAE

Does S111 UAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S111 UAE expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S111 UAE?
The MOT on S111 UAE expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S111 UAE done?
S111 UAE was recorded at 165,973 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 7,511 miles a year.
Has S111 UAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S111 UAE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S111 UAE 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 S111 UAE find?
S111 UAE passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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