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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

S19 TCBMOT history

S19 TCB is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 23 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 164,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

S19 TCB grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
164,881 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S19 TCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S19 TCB was last recorded at 164,881 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 1,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,761 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,120 miles
Average per year
8,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,881 miles
  • 2024 – 163,447 miles
  • 2023 – 160,901 miles
  • 2022 – 159,225 miles
  • 2021 – 150,644 miles
  • 2020 – 138,225 miles
  • 2019 – 134,522 miles
  • 2018 – 123,855 miles
  • 2017 – 112,826 miles
  • 2016 – 96,311 miles
  • 2015 – 82,159 miles
  • 2014 – 72,825 miles
  • 2013 – 67,469 miles
  • 2012 – 58,599 miles
  • 2011 – 47,708 miles
  • 2010 – 38,726 miles
  • 2009 – 29,975 miles
  • 2008 – 20,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,881 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,881 miles (+1,120)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    164,881 miles
    Test number
    272169750915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass163,761 miles (+314)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    163,761 miles
    Test number
    440728350524
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail163,447 miles (+2,546)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,447 miles
    Test number
    732540663321
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating rear discs (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass160,901 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    160,901 miles
    Test number
    370438787263
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail160,899 miles (+1,674)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,899 miles
    Test number
    103156166919
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged at caliper end of hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged at caliper end of hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass159,225 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    159,225 miles
    Test number
    292906669908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail159,221 miles (+8,577)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,221 miles
    Test number
    991282006373
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass150,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    150,644 miles
    Test number
    921596786056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail150,644 miles (+12,419)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,644 miles
    Test number
    548122860927
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass138,225 miles (+3,703)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    138,225 miles
    Test number
    769405577695
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged glass smokey (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass134,522 miles (+10,667)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,522 miles
    Test number
    648489357275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass123,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    123,855 miles
    Test number
    913870222329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail123,855 miles (+17)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,855 miles
    Test number
    572423391943
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  14. Fail123,838 miles (+11,012)4 major3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,838 miles
    Test number
    701569661874
    • MajorFront Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. appears to have been opened and welded closed at the bottom (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush/pin where the arm joins onto the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue smoke and grey/black smoke visible (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush on rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush on rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rods/steering arms
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass112,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    112,826 miles
    Test number
    396670949733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,826 miles (+16,515)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,826 miles
    Test number
    497572954187
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass96,311 miles (+14,152)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,311 miles
    Test number
    424687084977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,159 miles (+9,334)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    82,159 miles
    Test number
    116636388000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,825 miles (+5,356)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,825 miles
    Test number
    735020894239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass67,469 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,469 miles
    Test number
    659734193212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,468 miles (+8,869)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,468 miles
    Test number
    668581893253
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass58,599 miles (+10,891)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,599 miles
    Test number
    828279572235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,708 miles (+8,982)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    47,708 miles
    Test number
    296906471200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,726 miles (+8,751)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,726 miles
    Test number
    571509270242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,975 miles (+9,530)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,975 miles
    Test number
    841631189289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,445 miles
    Test number
    892142188283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S19 TCB

Does S19 TCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S19 TCB is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S19 TCB?
The MOT on S19 TCB is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S19 TCB done?
S19 TCB was recorded at 164,881 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 8,421 miles a year.
Has S19 TCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S19 TCB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on S19 TCB 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 S19 TCB find?
S19 TCB passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50r17; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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