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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

S5 BFBMOT history

S5 BFB is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 70,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

S5 BFB silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
70,057 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
21 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 BFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 BFB was last recorded at 70,057 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,504 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
553 miles
Average per year
1,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,057 miles
  • 2025 – 69,504 miles
  • 2024 – 68,877 miles
  • 2023 – 68,150 miles
  • 2022 – 67,618 miles
  • 2021 – 66,743 miles
  • 2020 – 65,953 miles
  • 2019 – 64,626 miles
  • 2018 – 63,505 miles
  • 2017 – 62,963 miles
  • 2016 – 62,390 miles
  • 2015 – 61,728 miles
  • 2014 – 60,650 miles
  • 2013 – 59,384 miles
  • 2012 – 57,749 miles
  • 2011 – 55,322 miles
  • 2010 – 53,558 miles
  • 2009 – 51,192 miles
  • 2008 – 48,407 miles
  • 2007 – 45,398 miles
  • 2006 – 42,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,057 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,057 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    70,057 miles
    Test number
    729752149743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,504 miles (+627)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    69,504 miles
    Test number
    913697813632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,877 miles (+727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    68,877 miles
    Test number
    194439701626
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass68,150 miles (+532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    68,150 miles
    Test number
    344601253857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass67,618 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    67,618 miles
    Test number
    347146902583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,743 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    66,743 miles
    Test number
    562754874969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,953 miles (+1,327)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    65,953 miles
    Test number
    401942631471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,626 miles (+1,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    64,626 miles
    Test number
    327791352210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass63,505 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    63,505 miles
    Test number
    112925210971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,963 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,963 miles
    Test number
    872388407014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,390 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,390 miles
    Test number
    198340070796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,728 miles (+1,078)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,728 miles
    Test number
    837156605104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,650 miles (+1,266)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,650 miles
    Test number
    457350004178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,384 miles (+1,635)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,384 miles
    Test number
    835460813105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,749 miles (+2,427)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,749 miles
    Test number
    636905002191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,322 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,322 miles
    Test number
    379909691016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,558 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    53,558 miles
    Test number
    824314110114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,192 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,192 miles
    Test number
    314615219156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,407 miles (+3,009)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,407 miles
    Test number
    143923718130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,398 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    45,398 miles
    Test number
    593021917144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    42,540 miles
    Test number
    953479816169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 BFB

Does S5 BFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 BFB is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 BFB?
The MOT on S5 BFB is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 BFB done?
S5 BFB was recorded at 70,057 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 1,379 miles a year.
Has S5 BFB ever failed its MOT?
No. S5 BFB has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on S5 BFB 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 S5 BFB find?
S5 BFB passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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