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BMW 525

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

S20 KUBMOT history

S20 KUB is a green petrol BMW 525 first used on 30 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 84,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

S20 KUB green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
84,093 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 KUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 KUB was last recorded at 84,093 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,089 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,093 miles
  • 2025 – 84,089 miles
  • 2024 – 82,382 miles
  • 2023 – 81,120 miles
  • 2022 – 79,728 miles
  • 2021 – 77,403 miles
  • 2020 – 76,451 miles
  • 2019 – 75,152 miles
  • 2018 – 71,557 miles
  • 2017 – 67,559 miles
  • 2016 – 63,701 miles
  • 2015 – 59,526 miles
  • 2014 – 55,415 miles
  • 2013 – 50,319 miles
  • 2012 – 46,099 miles
  • 2011 – 40,428 miles
  • 2010 – 36,037 miles
  • 2009 – 30,567 miles
  • 2008 – 27,388 miles
  • 2007 – 24,458 miles
  • 2006 – 20,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,093 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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,093 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    84,093 miles
    Test number
    888595662234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail84,089 miles (+1,707)2 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,089 miles
    Test number
    828347553609
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass82,382 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    82,382 miles
    Test number
    330570046150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,333 miles (+1,213)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,333 miles
    Test number
    153908900825
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass81,120 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    81,120 miles
    Test number
    690872464413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail81,119 miles (+1,391)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,119 miles
    Test number
    778578531755
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass79,728 miles (+2,325)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,728 miles
    Test number
    549008601878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass77,403 miles (+952)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,403 miles
    Test number
    392167394192
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass76,451 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,451 miles
    Test number
    193484852259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,152 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,152 miles
    Test number
    439357830105
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from rear seats prior to test.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All, Inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail75,152 miles (+3,595)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,152 miles
    Test number
    681884477399
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from rear seats prior to test.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All, Inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass71,557 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    71,557 miles
    Test number
    315880079605
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Fail71,557 miles (+3,998)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,557 miles
    Test number
    987542027013
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass67,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,559 miles
    Test number
    327950155919
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  15. Fail67,559 miles (+3,858)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,559 miles
    Test number
    454988832090
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  16. Pass63,701 miles (+4,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    63,701 miles
    Test number
    401363061619
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass59,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,526 miles
    Test number
    522417083853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,526 miles (+4,111)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,526 miles
    Test number
    808110417734
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  19. Pass55,415 miles (+5,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,415 miles
    Test number
    658881004314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass50,319 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,319 miles
    Test number
    295862903383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,099 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,099 miles
    Test number
    807039192227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,053 miles (+5,625)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,053 miles
    Test number
    886437092290
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass40,428 miles (+4,391)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,428 miles
    Test number
    877006201377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,037 miles (+5,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,037 miles
    Test number
    283837300350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass30,567 miles (+3,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,567 miles
    Test number
    973144199207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass27,388 miles (+2,930)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,388 miles
    Test number
    331245198266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  27. Pass24,458 miles (+3,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,458 miles
    Test number
    910547497277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass20,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,939 miles
    Test number
    863338096257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 KUB

Does S20 KUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 KUB is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 KUB?
The MOT on S20 KUB is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 KUB done?
S20 KUB was recorded at 84,093 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 3,290 miles a year.
Has S20 KUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 KUB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 KUB 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 S20 KUB find?
S20 KUB passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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