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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

S15 ASXMOT history

S15 ASX is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 11 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 149,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
149,314 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 ASX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 ASX was last recorded at 149,314 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 10,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Aug 2025: 138,393 miles, lower than 196,807 miles on 1 Sept 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
138,393 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,921 miles
Average per year
9,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,314 miles
  • 2025 – 138,393 miles
  • 2024 – 196,807 miles
  • 2019 – 101,617 miles
  • 2018 – 93,381 miles
  • 2017 – 79,187 miles
  • 2016 – 64,149 miles
  • 2015 – 51,564 miles
  • 2014 – 36,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,314 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

10 tests since 12 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,314 miles (+10,921)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    149,314 miles
    Test number
    785414341030
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Pass138,393 miles (-58,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    138,393 miles
    Test number
    652501918663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Pass196,807 miles (+95,190)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    196,807 miles
    Test number
    729994088949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,617 miles (+8,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,617 miles
    Test number
    837126408616
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass93,381 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    93,381 miles
    Test number
    755372951336
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  6. Fail93,359 miles (+14,172)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,359 miles
    Test number
    958785865117
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  7. Pass79,187 miles (+15,038)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,187 miles
    Test number
    875342029750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,149 miles (+12,585)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,149 miles
    Test number
    287194538614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,564 miles (+14,964)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,564 miles
    Test number
    486361715267
    • NoteNSF tyre punctured
  10. Pass36,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,600 miles
    Test number
    775263864150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 ASX

Does S15 ASX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 ASX is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 ASX?
The MOT on S15 ASX is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 ASX done?
S15 ASX was recorded at 149,314 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 9,231 miles a year.
Has S15 ASX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 ASX has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on S15 ASX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Aug 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S15 ASX find?
S15 ASX passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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