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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,497 cc

S25 DCYMOT history

S25 DCY is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 147,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2026.

S25 DCY silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
147,240 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 DCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 DCY was last recorded at 147,240 miles on 24 May 2026, 5,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,184 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,056 miles
Average per year
7,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,240 miles
  • 2025 – 142,184 miles
  • 2023 – 138,182 miles
  • 2022 – 134,422 miles
  • 2021 – 125,533 miles
  • 2019 – 119,040 miles
  • 2018 – 107,712 miles
  • 2017 – 103,355 miles
  • 2016 – 97,583 miles
  • 2015 – 92,104 miles
  • 2014 – 71,301 miles
  • 2013 – 56,568 miles
  • 2012 – 45,091 miles
  • 2011 – 32,853 miles
  • 2010 – 25,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,240 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside and components have age related corrosion
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,240 miles (+5,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    147,240 miles
    Test number
    802311773136
    • AdvisoryUnderside and components have age related corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  2. Pass142,184 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    142,184 miles
    Test number
    584361018684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail142,184 miles (+4,002)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,184 miles
    Test number
    764220835856
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass138,182 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    138,182 miles
    Test number
    184980169958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,422 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    134,422 miles
    Test number
    901642053769
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail134,411 miles (+5,224)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,411 miles
    Test number
    686864569967
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass129,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,187 miles
    Test number
    749905562900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail129,186 miles (+3,653)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,186 miles
    Test number
    838636191892
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass125,533 miles (+6,493)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    125,533 miles
    Test number
    112697201094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,040 miles
    Test number
    723913098190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail119,039 miles (+11,327)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,039 miles
    Test number
    569782144266
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass107,712 miles (+11)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,712 miles
    Test number
    802830017641
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail107,701 miles (+4,346)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,701 miles
    Test number
    712999942350
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass103,355 miles (+5,772)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,355 miles
    Test number
    582272375711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass97,583 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,583 miles
    Test number
    420978509156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail97,580 miles (+5,476)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,580 miles
    Test number
    931481388032
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass92,104 miles (+20,803)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,104 miles
    Test number
    638671715275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    71,301 miles
    Test number
    685456044297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,301 miles (+14,733)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,301 miles
    Test number
    959966744203
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass56,568 miles (+11,477)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,568 miles
    Test number
    666417543208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,091 miles (+12,238)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,091 miles
    Test number
    808738842217
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass32,853 miles (+6,869)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,853 miles
    Test number
    685368341251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,984 miles (+3,845)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,984 miles
    Test number
    302239840485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    22,139 miles
    Test number
    452428170092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S25 DCY

Does S25 DCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S25 DCY is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S25 DCY?
The MOT on S25 DCY is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S25 DCY done?
S25 DCY was recorded at 147,240 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2026, an average of 7,731 miles a year.
Has S25 DCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 DCY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S25 DCY 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 S25 DCY find?
S25 DCY passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2026 with 2 advisories: underside and components have age related corrosion; underside of vehicle has covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

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