
BMW 525
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
S28 UDEMOT history
S28 UDE is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,181 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 160,181 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,136 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S28 UDE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 28 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S28 UDE was last recorded at 160,181 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 160,178 miles · 10 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 9,136 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,181 miles
- 2025 – 144,370 miles
- 2024 – 126,152 miles
- 2023 – 112,604 miles
- 2022 – 100,988 miles
- 2021 – 94,040 miles
- 2020 – 87,575 miles
- 2019 – 78,259 miles
- 2018 – 69,969 miles
- 2017 – 61,304 miles
- 2016 – 52,233 miles
- 2015 – 45,021 miles
- 2014 – 36,965 miles
- 2013 – 32,454 miles
- 2012 – 24,161 miles
- 2011 – 19,431 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A
Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive slight
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 26 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,181 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 160,181 miles
- Test number
- 222780314191
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail160,178 miles (+15,808)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,178 miles
- Test number
- 812391074203
- DangerousOffside Brake hose damaged and likely to fail As marked (1.1.12 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass144,370 miles (+358)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 144,370 miles
- Test number
- 559582272108
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail144,012 miles (+17,860)4 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,012 miles
- Test number
- 246930558035
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm ball joint insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.9mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,152 miles (+35)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 126,152 miles
- Test number
- 703212000584
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail126,117 miles (+13,513)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,117 miles
- Test number
- 622874495144
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,604 miles (+13)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 112,604 miles
- Test number
- 547706974991
- AdvisoryNearside Front Flexible brake hose rubbing suspension
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail112,591 miles (+11,603)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,591 miles
- Test number
- 706725691012
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Flexible brake hose rubbing suspension
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass100,988 miles (+6,948)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 100,988 miles
- Test number
- 478979408327
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass94,040 miles (+98)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 94,040 miles
- Test number
- 308922658999
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail93,942 miles (+6,367)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,942 miles
- Test number
- 175854045656
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,575 miles (+9,316)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 87,575 miles
- Test number
- 816921090048
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp position light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring under body components
Pass78,259 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 78,259 miles
- Test number
- 142049652623
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very thin/bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn very bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail78,259 miles (+8,290)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,259 miles
- Test number
- 380813115763
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very thin/bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn very bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,969 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 69,969 miles
- Test number
- 797982748924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,969 miles (+8,665)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,969 miles
- Test number
- 370926538786
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Pass61,304 miles (+9,071)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 61,304 miles
- Test number
- 592360384569
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass52,233 miles (+7,212)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 52,233 miles
- Test number
- 925347323150
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre punctured
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass45,021 miles (+8,056)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 45,021 miles
- Test number
- 839821525168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,965 miles (+4,511)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 36,965 miles
- Test number
- 636958674042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,454 miles (+8,293)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 32,454 miles
- Test number
- 846336463180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,161 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 24,161 miles
- Test number
- 416832082042
- NoteNsf tyre has sidewall damage (no cords)
Fail24,161 miles (+4,730)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,161 miles
- Test number
- 999542082059
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNsf tyre has sidewall damage (no cords)
Pass19,431 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 19,431 miles
- Test number
- 128795381008
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Questions about S28 UDE
- Does S28 UDE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 UDE is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S28 UDE?
- The MOT on S28 UDE is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S28 UDE done?
- S28 UDE was recorded at 160,181 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 9,136 miles a year.
- Has S28 UDE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S28 UDE has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on S28 UDE 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 S28 UDE find?
- S28 UDE passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.
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