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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

S333 GVEMOT history

S333 GVE is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 14 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 187,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

S333 GVE black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
187,491 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S333 GVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S333 GVE was last recorded at 187,491 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 2,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,972 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,519 miles
Average per year
8,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,491 miles
  • 2025 – 184,972 miles
  • 2024 – 178,137 miles
  • 2023 – 171,355 miles
  • 2022 – 163,882 miles
  • 2021 – 160,042 miles
  • 2019 – 149,691 miles
  • 2018 – 141,328 miles
  • 2017 – 136,816 miles
  • 2016 – 133,928 miles
  • 2015 – 130,458 miles
  • 2014 – 119,961 miles
  • 2013 – 108,379 miles
  • 2012 – 103,503 miles
  • 2011 – 91,889 miles
  • 2010 – 71,077 miles
  • 2009 – 56,954 miles
  • 2008 – 42,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,491 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySlight hand brake travel

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 Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front bonnett struts weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front flexi damaged but not blowing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both front tyres 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,491 miles (+2,519)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    187,491 miles
    Test number
    366473706695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight hand brake travel

  2. Pass184,972 miles (+143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    184,972 miles
    Test number
    925332369668
    • AdvisoryFront bonnett struts weak
    • AdvisoryFront flexi damaged but not blowing.

  3. Fail184,829 miles (+6,692)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,829 miles
    Test number
    924266956478
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnett struts weak
    • AdvisoryFront flexi damaged but not blowing.
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass178,137 miles (+6,782)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    178,137 miles
    Test number
    120795735454
    • AdvisoryBonnet struts weak.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension arms (front bushes) perished.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads have 3000 miles remaining approximately.
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryHeadlights clouded, beam patterns poor.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog light unit damaged.

  5. Pass171,355 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    171,355 miles
    Test number
    489044789621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 2mm

  6. Fail171,355 miles (+1)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,355 miles
    Test number
    374295846987
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 2mm

  7. Fail171,354 miles (+7,472)4 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,354 miles
    Test number
    755201561921
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 2mm

  8. Pass163,882 miles (+3,840)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    163,882 miles
    Test number
    353600321935
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass160,042 miles (+10,351)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    160,042 miles
    Test number
    671396152598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass149,691 miles (+8,363)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,691 miles
    Test number
    161892510595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass141,328 miles (+4,512)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    141,328 miles
    Test number
    489253592302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass136,816 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    136,816 miles
    Test number
    519856994594
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail136,816 miles (+2,888)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,816 miles
    Test number
    745811700779
    • DangerousFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases diesel fumes leaking into cabin and engine compartment before entering the dpf (diesel is carcinogenic) (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass133,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    133,928 miles
    Test number
    894997186568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail133,928 miles (+3,470)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,928 miles
    Test number
    935942416652
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass130,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    130,458 miles
    Test number
    608056107562
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail130,458 miles (+10,497)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,458 miles
    Test number
    540639285318
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass119,961 miles (+11,582)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    119,961 miles
    Test number
    506652754367
    • NoteRear tyres worn low

  19. Pass108,379 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    108,379 miles
    Test number
    259674003383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass103,503 miles (+11,614)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    103,503 miles
    Test number
    378934232315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass91,889 miles (+20,812)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    91,889 miles
    Test number
    518346261215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,077 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,077 miles
    Test number
    554485760299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail71,077 miles (+14,123)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,077 miles
    Test number
    933705060272
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass56,954 miles (+14,458)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    56,954 miles
    Test number
    354642659248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,496 miles
    Test number
    741357958234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S333 GVE

Does S333 GVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S333 GVE is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S333 GVE?
The MOT on S333 GVE is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S333 GVE done?
S333 GVE was recorded at 187,491 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 8,343 miles a year.
Has S333 GVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S333 GVE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S333 GVE 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 S333 GVE find?
S333 GVE passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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