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BMW 525

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

S15 JBBMOT history

S15 JBB is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 30 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 157,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
157,303 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 JBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 JBB was last recorded at 157,303 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,930 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
373 miles
Average per year
3,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,303 miles
  • 2025 – 156,930 miles
  • 2024 – 156,460 miles
  • 2023 – 155,889 miles
  • 2022 – 154,711 miles
  • 2021 – 153,510 miles
  • 2020 – 150,012 miles
  • 2019 – 144,893 miles
  • 2018 – 141,606 miles
  • 2017 – 139,463 miles
  • 2013 – 137,356 miles
  • 2012 – 133,220 miles
  • 2011 – 127,202 miles
  • 2010 – 121,044 miles
  • 2009 – 113,540 miles
  • 2008 – 104,731 miles
  • 2007 – 92,668 miles
  • 2006 – 78,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,303 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,303 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    157,303 miles
    Test number
    767022076469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,930 miles (+470)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    156,930 miles
    Test number
    365417132855
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass156,460 miles (+571)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    156,460 miles
    Test number
    359810553551
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass155,889 miles (+1,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    155,889 miles
    Test number
    124025968072
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass154,711 miles (+1,201)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    154,711 miles
    Test number
    885164241759
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass153,510 miles (+3,498)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    153,510 miles
    Test number
    820216263444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,012 miles (+5,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    150,012 miles
    Test number
    275562897520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass144,893 miles (+3,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,893 miles
    Test number
    350286085566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass141,606 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    141,606 miles
    Test number
    298453488737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,463 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    139,463 miles
    Test number
    364659840205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail139,462 miles (+2,106)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,462 miles
    Test number
    802338724083
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  12. Pass137,356 miles (+4,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    137,356 miles
    Test number
    537015543229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass133,220 miles (+6,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    133,220 miles
    Test number
    178299442273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass127,202 miles (+6,158)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    127,202 miles
    Test number
    258846641213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass121,044 miles (+7,504)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    121,044 miles
    Test number
    333309740295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,540 miles (+8,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    113,540 miles
    Test number
    774074949278
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass104,731 miles (+12,063)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    104,731 miles
    Test number
    761512748285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,668 miles (+14,224)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    92,668 miles
    Test number
    631552757047
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly worn on edges
  19. Pass78,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    78,444 miles
    Test number
    963619256016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,444 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,444 miles
    Test number
    192528556483
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing low on inner edges
    • NoteFront brake discs starting to corrode

Questions about S15 JBB

Does S15 JBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 JBB is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 JBB?
The MOT on S15 JBB is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 JBB done?
S15 JBB was recorded at 157,303 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 3,834 miles a year.
Has S15 JBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 JBB has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on S15 JBB 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 S15 JBB find?
S15 JBB passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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