
BMW 525
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc
S12 SUDMOT history
S12 SUD is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 13 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,938 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 113,938 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,178 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S12 SUD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 13 Jun 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S12 SUD was last recorded at 113,938 miles on 4 Jan 2026, 3,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 109,991 miles · 29 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,947 miles
- Average per year
- 6,178 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,938 miles
- 2024 – 109,991 miles
- 2022 – 98,767 miles
- 2021 – 87,745 miles
- 2020 – 84,903 miles
- 2019 – 77,664 miles
- 2018 – 68,632 miles
- 2017 – 65,252 miles
- 2016 – 61,352 miles
- 2015 – 57,869 miles
- 2014 – 53,775 miles
- 2013 – 49,404 miles
- 2012 – 37,278 miles
- 2011 – 26,630 miles
- 2010 – 15,276 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022
Undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2020
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 15 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,938 miles (+3,947)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 113,938 miles
- Test number
- 173087699240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,991 miles (+3,944)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 109,991 miles
- Test number
- 133636903268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,047 miles (+7,280)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 106,047 miles
- Test number
- 695669185757
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front, offside front and nearside rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass98,767 miles (+28)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 98,767 miles
- Test number
- 965908810563
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail98,739 miles (+10,994)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,739 miles
- Test number
- 414109209228
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction interior mirror ornaments and phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower trailing arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower leading arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass87,745 miles (+24)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 87,745 miles
- Test number
- 865813341135
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower leading arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower leading arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryUndershields fitted limiting underside inspection
Fail87,721 miles (+18)2 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,721 miles
- Test number
- 442321785015
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower leading arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower leading arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryUndershields fitted limiting underside inspection
Fail87,703 miles (+2,800)1 dangerous5 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,703 miles
- Test number
- 622498522071
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body shields fitted not allowing inspection of some vehicle components
Pass84,903 miles (+14)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 84,903 miles
- Test number
- 986198405251
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear + front to rear in places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and os
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMinor corrosion to some underbody components
- AdvisoryUndercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Fail84,889 miles (+7,225)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,889 miles
- Test number
- 295139202218
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn on rearmost arm / TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear + front to rear in places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and os
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMinor corrosion to some underbody components
- AdvisoryUndercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Pass77,664 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 77,664 miles
- Test number
- 492245736776
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os + front to rear sections in places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and os
- AdvisoryMinor corrosion to some underbody components
- AdvisoryUndercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Fail77,664 miles (+9,032)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,664 miles
- Test number
- 263377480822
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn on rearmost arm / TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os + front to rear sections in places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and os
- AdvisoryUndercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Pass68,632 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 68,632 miles
- Test number
- 305995591972
- Advisory2 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency MET at 18%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Readings: 150 / 160 KgF
- AdvisoryRear rear park brake noisy whilst being roller brake tested. Function / Performance not impaired at time of inspection
- AdvisorySuspect oil leak
- AdvisoryUndercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Fail68,631 miles (+3,379)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,631 miles
- Test number
- 254089786384
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low both front: beam image horizontal cut-off is BELOW the 2.75% horizontal line (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear: incorrect colour / incorrectly placed fixings / caps and or suppliers name inside of the minimum margin around the registration number / s (0.1 (d))
- Advisory2 Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency MET at 18%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Readings: 150 / 160 KgF
- AdvisoryRear rear park brake noisy whilst being roller brake tested. Function / Performance not impaired at time of inspection
- AdvisoryUndercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Pass65,252 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 65,252 miles
- Test number
- 575765054608
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both ns and os (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear park brake noisy whilst being roller brake tested. Function / Performance not impaired at time of inspection
- AdvisoryUndercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Fail65,252 miles (+3,900)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,252 miles
- Test number
- 843463428307
- DangerousWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing inner on rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both ns and os (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear park brake noisy whilst being roller brake tested. Function / Performance not impaired at time of inspection
- AdvisoryUndercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Pass61,352 miles (+3,483)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 61,352 miles
- Test number
- 426737232761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,869 miles (+70)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 57,869 miles
- Test number
- 369552495181
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail57,799 miles (+4,024)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,799 miles
- Test number
- 108845385147
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass53,775 miles (+4,371)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 53,775 miles
- Test number
- 178853654182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,404 miles (+12,126)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 49,404 miles
- Test number
- 259949053181
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass37,278 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 37,278 miles
- Test number
- 846962962068
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edges advise
Fail37,277 miles (+10,647)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,277 miles
- Test number
- 157872862402
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edges advise
Pass26,630 miles (+11,354)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 26,630 miles
- Test number
- 237445071007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,276 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 15,276 miles
- Test number
- 451965610089
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about S12 SUD
- Does S12 SUD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 SUD is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S12 SUD?
- The MOT on S12 SUD is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S12 SUD done?
- S12 SUD was recorded at 113,938 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2026, an average of 6,178 miles a year.
- Has S12 SUD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S12 SUD has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on S12 SUD 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 S12 SUD find?
- S12 SUD passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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