BMW 525
Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
S3 OSOMOT history
S3 OSO is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 134,997 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 134,997 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,998 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 OSO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 OSO was last recorded at 134,997 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 134,862 miles · 10 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 135 miles
- Average per year
- 9,998 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 134,997 miles
- 2024 – 119,996 miles
- 2023 – 101,925 miles
- 2022 – 88,294 miles
- 2021 – 73,299 miles
- 2020 – 58,744 miles
- 2019 – 48,672 miles
- 2018 – 48,101 miles
- 2017 – 39,523 miles
- 2016 – 31,121 miles
- 2015 – 25,721 miles
- 2014 – 17,620 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,997 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 24 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,997 miles (+135)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 134,997 miles
- Test number
- 828903717795
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail134,862 miles (+14,866)1 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,862 miles
- Test number
- 622016990540
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass119,996 miles (+18,071)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 119,996 miles
- Test number
- 882560874505
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass101,925 miles (+13,631)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 101,925 miles
- Test number
- 862902647093
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass88,294 miles (+245)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 88,294 miles
- Test number
- 665631348730
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail88,049 miles (+14,750)3 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,049 miles
- Test number
- 176838401398
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also torn 245/40/19 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also torn 245/40/19 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass73,299 miles (+178)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 73,299 miles
- Test number
- 474379823786
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail73,121 miles (+14,377)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,121 miles
- Test number
- 977025053198
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass58,744 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 58,744 miles
- Test number
- 766543625097
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Fail58,744 miles (+10,072)2 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,744 miles
- Test number
- 391869535034
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Pass48,672 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 48,672 miles
- Test number
- 738801056134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,671 miles (+570)2 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,671 miles
- Test number
- 490910292626
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar missing link missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass48,101 miles (+8,578)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 48,101 miles
- Test number
- 308364372440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,523 miles (+8,402)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 39,523 miles
- Test number
- 195419703940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,121 miles (+5,400)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 31,121 miles
- Test number
- 674005350963
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
Pass25,721 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 25,721 miles
- Test number
- 936944585043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,721 miles (+8,101)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,721 miles
- Test number
- 929314785059
- FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Pass17,620 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 17,620 miles
- Test number
- 976793484089
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about S3 OSO
- Does S3 OSO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 OSO is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S3 OSO?
- The MOT on S3 OSO is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S3 OSO done?
- S3 OSO was recorded at 134,997 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 9,998 miles a year.
- Has S3 OSO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 OSO has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on S3 OSO 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 S3 OSO find?
- S3 OSO passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 3 more.
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