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BMW 525

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

S25 PAEMOT history

S25 PAE is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 12 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2021.

S25 PAE grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2022
Mileage
139,230 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 PAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 PAE was last recorded at 139,230 miles on 3 Dec 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,230 miles · 24 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 139,230 miles
  • 2020 – 132,320 miles
  • 2019 – 124,189 miles
  • 2018 – 111,693 miles
  • 2017 – 99,282 miles
  • 2016 – 85,065 miles
  • 2015 – 68,347 miles
  • 2014 – 56,282 miles
  • 2013 – 44,102 miles
  • 2012 – 39,228 miles
  • 2011 – 35,004 miles
  • 2010 – 31,199 miles
  • 2009 – 25,591 miles
  • 2008 – 20,113 miles
  • 2007 – 15,146 miles
  • 2006 – 14,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,230 miles
  • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Fuel cap seal starting to perish

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,230 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    139,230 miles
    Test number
    183721648381
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail139,230 miles (+6,910)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,230 miles
    Test number
    857346554717
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass132,320 miles (+8,131)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,320 miles
    Test number
    190260753463
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer cv boot perishing Offside Rear Outer cv boot perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

  4. Pass124,189 miles (+45)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,189 miles
    Test number
    780362852043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer cv boot perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer cv boot perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

  5. Fail124,144 miles (+12,451)3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,144 miles
    Test number
    459229848221
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer cv boot perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer cv boot perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

  6. Pass111,693 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,693 miles
    Test number
    742341549544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper starting to smear screen
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

  7. Fail111,693 miles (+12,411)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,693 miles
    Test number
    992366383083
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper starting to smear screen
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

  8. Pass99,282 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,282 miles
    Test number
    523232867334
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

  9. Fail99,210 miles (+14,145)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,210 miles
    Test number
    283254135711
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

  10. Pass85,065 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    85,065 miles
    Test number
    254282046801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,064 miles (+16,717)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,064 miles
    Test number
    771249367967
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass68,347 miles (+12,065)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,347 miles
    Test number
    959299265101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,282 miles (+12,180)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,282 miles
    Test number
    265754584192
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass44,102 miles (+1,369)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,102 miles
    Test number
    426494883183
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass42,733 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,733 miles
    Test number
    208208823083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,228 miles (+4,224)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    39,228 miles
    Test number
    185852442425
    • NoteRequires brake check front and rear

  17. Pass35,004 miles (+3,805)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,004 miles
    Test number
    418242641073
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads 60% worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyr depth on 2mm

  18. Pass31,199 miles (+5,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    31,199 miles
    Test number
    470761720057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass25,591 miles (+5,478)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    25,591 miles
    Test number
    152132419413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,113 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    20,113 miles
    Test number
    841217318005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,146 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    15,146 miles
    Test number
    692996737086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    14,824 miles
    Test number
    162375626370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S25 PAE

Does S25 PAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S25 PAE expired on 2 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S25 PAE?
The MOT on S25 PAE expired on 2 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S25 PAE done?
S25 PAE was recorded at 139,230 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2021, an average of 8,275 miles a year.
Has S25 PAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 PAE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S25 PAE 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 PAE find?
S25 PAE passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2021 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose.

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