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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,497 cc

S40 PVTMOT history

S40 PVT is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 3 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 106,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

S40 PVT silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
106,643 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 PVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 PVT was last recorded at 106,643 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 4,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,134 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,509 miles
Average per year
6,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,643 miles
  • 2025 – 102,134 miles
  • 2024 – 95,019 miles
  • 2023 – 88,960 miles
  • 2022 – 82,386 miles
  • 2021 – 77,659 miles
  • 2020 – 74,197 miles
  • 2019 – 69,327 miles
  • 2018 – 64,915 miles
  • 2017 – 58,889 miles
  • 2016 – 46,609 miles
  • 2015 – 38,392 miles
  • 2014 – 34,365 miles
  • 2013 – 32,133 miles
  • 2012 – 21,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,643 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,643 miles (+4,509)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    106,643 miles
    Test number
    829778359587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,134 miles (+7,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,134 miles
    Test number
    617468408886
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass95,019 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,019 miles
    Test number
    870743656011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,018 miles (+6,058)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,018 miles
    Test number
    528587316931
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass88,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,960 miles
    Test number
    667012626822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,960 miles (+6,574)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,960 miles
    Test number
    169051849687
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass82,386 miles (+4,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,386 miles
    Test number
    851813878320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  8. Pass77,659 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,659 miles
    Test number
    899985622176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,197 miles (+4,870)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,197 miles
    Test number
    313489999878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,327 miles (+4,412)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,327 miles
    Test number
    540075601275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,915 miles (+6,026)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,915 miles
    Test number
    505094183601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,889 miles (+12,280)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,889 miles
    Test number
    199462193484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,609 miles (+8,217)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    46,609 miles
    Test number
    159288010091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,392 miles (+4,027)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,392 miles
    Test number
    309692155037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,365 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,365 miles
    Test number
    346337064079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,133 miles (+10,229)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,133 miles
    Test number
    448098663064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    21,904 miles
    Test number
    367396642006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,904 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,904 miles
    Test number
    109295842057
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S40 PVT

Does S40 PVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 PVT is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 PVT?
The MOT on S40 PVT is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 PVT done?
S40 PVT was recorded at 106,643 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 6,058 miles a year.
Has S40 PVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 PVT has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 PVT 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 S40 PVT find?
S40 PVT passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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