BMW logo

BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,497 cc

S24 DMGMOT history

S24 DMG is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 3 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S24 DMG silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
115,846 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,230 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S24 DMG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S24 DMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S24 DMG was last recorded at 115,846 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,846 miles · 29 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,846 miles
  • 2025 – 108,289 miles
  • 2024 – 96,409 miles
  • 2023 – 86,948 miles
  • 2022 – 81,443 miles
  • 2021 – 76,473 miles
  • 2020 – 73,311 miles
  • 2019 – 70,449 miles
  • 2018 – 68,303 miles
  • 2017 – 65,751 miles
  • 2016 – 62,099 miles
  • 2015 – 58,278 miles
  • 2014 – 54,274 miles
  • 2013 – 48,086 miles
  • 2012 – 42,165 miles
  • 2011 – 38,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,846 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,846 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    115,846 miles
    Test number
    342845984472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail115,846 miles (+7,557)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,846 miles
    Test number
    988583345342
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass108,289 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    108,289 miles
    Test number
    232319748111
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail108,284 miles (+12)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,284 miles
    Test number
    287945661961
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail108,272 miles (+11,863)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,272 miles
    Test number
    849531257963
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,409 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,409 miles
    Test number
    222855993186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,343 miles (+9,395)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,343 miles
    Test number
    799757853240
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass86,948 miles (+5,505)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,948 miles
    Test number
    344679897786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,443 miles (+4,970)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,443 miles
    Test number
    559066337334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,473 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,473 miles
    Test number
    844048815738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,311 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    73,311 miles
    Test number
    692364271185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,449 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,449 miles
    Test number
    215695122296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,303 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,303 miles
    Test number
    548188418120
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff nearside seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail68,303 miles (+2,552)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,303 miles
    Test number
    436834522180
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff nearside seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass65,751 miles (+3,652)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,751 miles
    Test number
    779891042137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,099 miles (+3,821)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,099 miles
    Test number
    583582190700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,278 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,278 miles
    Test number
    255732885122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,274 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,274 miles
    Test number
    206259984423
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass54,274 miles (+6,188)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,274 miles
    Test number
    987119584116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,086 miles (+5,921)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,086 miles
    Test number
    975177203218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,165 miles (+3,466)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,165 miles
    Test number
    308472012474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,699 miles
    Test number
    515594761382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,699 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,699 miles
    Test number
    719824061310
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S24 DMG

Does S24 DMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S24 DMG is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S24 DMG?
The MOT on S24 DMG 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 S24 DMG done?
S24 DMG was recorded at 115,846 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 5,230 miles a year.
Has S24 DMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S24 DMG has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S24 DMG 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 S24 DMG find?
S24 DMG passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

Related registrations

Browse all S24D registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.