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BMW 525

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

S25 DNSMOT history

S25 DNS is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

S25 DNS black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
160,870 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 DNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 DNS was last recorded at 160,870 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 2,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,509 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,361 miles
Average per year
4,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,870 miles
  • 2025 – 158,509 miles
  • 2024 – 156,313 miles
  • 2023 – 155,411 miles
  • 2022 – 154,131 miles
  • 2021 – 151,734 miles
  • 2020 – 149,887 miles
  • 2019 – 145,401 miles
  • 2018 – 136,299 miles
  • 2017 – 131,245 miles
  • 2016 – 127,336 miles
  • 2015 – 122,959 miles
  • 2014 – 120,027 miles
  • 2013 – 117,220 miles
  • 2012 – 113,264 miles
  • 2011 – 110,166 miles
  • 2010 – 104,594 miles
  • 2009 – 91,582 miles
  • 2008 – 87,897 miles
  • 2007 – 81,424 miles
  • 2006 – 79,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,870 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm inner bush (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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Underbody si heavily coated with underseal preventing inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass160,870 miles (+2,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    160,870 miles
    Test number
    636230510785
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,509 miles (+2,196)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    158,509 miles
    Test number
    476272087081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass156,313 miles (+902)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    156,313 miles
    Test number
    338707147842
    • AdvisoryFront bumper insecure but not likely to become detatched
    • AdvisoryUnderbody components are corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody is heavily undersealed

  4. Pass155,411 miles (+1,280)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    155,411 miles
    Test number
    496761570038
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll welding has been heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryFuel lines heavily covered in grease

  5. Pass154,131 miles (+2,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    154,131 miles
    Test number
    402899763860
    • AdvisoryHeavly undersealed

  6. Pass151,734 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    151,734 miles
    Test number
    765312501024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass149,887 miles (+4,486)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    149,887 miles
    Test number
    552444405566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,401 miles (+9,102)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,401 miles
    Test number
    189329375793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass136,299 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    136,299 miles
    Test number
    313257420014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody si heavily coated with underseal preventing inspection

  10. Fail136,258 miles (+5,013)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,258 miles
    Test number
    134576122030
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody si heavily coated with underseal preventing inspection

  11. Pass131,245 miles (+3,909)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    131,245 miles
    Test number
    591692862758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,336 miles (+4,377)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    127,336 miles
    Test number
    197199628570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,959 miles (+2,932)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    122,959 miles
    Test number
    439223365058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,027 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    120,027 miles
    Test number
    565061654037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass117,220 miles (+3,956)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    117,220 miles
    Test number
    305600343020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass113,264 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    113,264 miles
    Test number
    295082942070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,166 miles (+5,572)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    110,166 miles
    Test number
    318054461011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass104,594 miles (+13,012)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    104,594 miles
    Test number
    553317550091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,582 miles (+3,685)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    91,582 miles
    Test number
    790443269000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL
    • NoteVEHICLE TESTED IN WET DONDITIONS

  20. Pass87,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    87,897 miles
    Test number
    184613468023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,897 miles (+6,473)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,897 miles
    Test number
    153673368406
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass81,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    81,424 miles
    Test number
    104644167438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,424 miles (+1,767)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,424 miles
    Test number
    964139157083
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass79,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    79,657 miles
    Test number
    124080446230
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about S25 DNS

Does S25 DNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S25 DNS is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S25 DNS?
The MOT on S25 DNS is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S25 DNS done?
S25 DNS was recorded at 160,870 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 4,082 miles a year.
Has S25 DNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 DNS has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on S25 DNS 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 DNS find?
S25 DNS passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush.

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