
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
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.
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.
Pass157,303 miles (+373)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 157,303 miles
- Test number
- 767022076469
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass153,510 miles (+3,498)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 153,510 miles
- Test number
- 820216263444
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass141,606 miles (+2,143)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 141,606 miles
- Test number
- 298453488737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,463 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 139,463 miles
- Test number
- 364659840205
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
Pass127,202 miles (+6,158)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 127,202 miles
- Test number
- 258846641213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,044 miles (+7,504)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 121,044 miles
- Test number
- 333309740295
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass104,731 miles (+12,063)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 104,731 miles
- Test number
- 761512748285
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass78,444 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 78,444 miles
- Test number
- 963619256016
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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