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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

S18 WJBMOT history

S18 WJB is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 10 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 215,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2022.

S18 WJB silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2023
Mileage
215,600 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 WJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 WJB was last recorded at 215,600 miles on 20 Jun 2022, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,582 miles · 28 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
8,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 215,600 miles
  • 2021 – 215,582 miles
  • 2020 – 212,303 miles
  • 2019 – 211,252 miles
  • 2018 – 204,600 miles
  • 2017 – 193,423 miles
  • 2016 – 183,014 miles
  • 2015 – 169,052 miles
  • 2014 – 157,867 miles
  • 2012 – 152,510 miles
  • 2011 – 143,874 miles
  • 2010 – 136,241 miles
  • 2009 – 124,309 miles
  • 2008 – 111,097 miles
  • 2007 – 98,327 miles
  • 2006 – 82,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,600 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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine covers under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,600 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    215,600 miles
    Test number
    970473244563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass215,582 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    215,582 miles
    Test number
    656589587755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass212,303 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    212,303 miles
    Test number
    927374065766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass211,252 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    211,252 miles
    Test number
    402883591246
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted

  5. Fail211,249 miles (+6,649)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,249 miles
    Test number
    874284181805
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under trays fitted

  6. Pass204,600 miles (+11,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    204,600 miles
    Test number
    402538107725
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  7. Pass193,423 miles (+10,409)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    193,423 miles
    Test number
    585752801674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass183,014 miles (+13,962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    183,014 miles
    Test number
    547432660421
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted at rear

  9. Pass169,052 miles (+11,185)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    169,052 miles
    Test number
    506442505029
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass157,867 miles (+5,357)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    157,867 miles
    Test number
    396464614090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass152,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    152,510 miles
    Test number
    585485352397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail152,510 miles (+3,408)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,510 miles
    Test number
    747194052346
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass149,102 miles (+5,228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    149,102 miles
    Test number
    335200312063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass143,874 miles (+7,633)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    143,874 miles
    Test number
    147747811486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass136,241 miles (+11,932)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    136,241 miles
    Test number
    342735110011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass124,309 miles (+13,212)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    124,309 miles
    Test number
    193624119419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,097 miles (+12,770)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    111,097 miles
    Test number
    772955618082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,327 miles (+15,377)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    98,327 miles
    Test number
    912785417075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    82,950 miles
    Test number
    731622716023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail82,950 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,950 miles
    Test number
    143552416072
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S18 WJB

Does S18 WJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 WJB expired on 27 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 WJB?
The MOT on S18 WJB expired on 27 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 WJB done?
S18 WJB was recorded at 215,600 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2022, an average of 8,071 miles a year.
Has S18 WJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 WJB has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on S18 WJB 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 S18 WJB find?
S18 WJB passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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