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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,497 cc

S6 MCSMOT history

S6 MCS is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 29 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 142,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
142,777 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 MCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 MCS was last recorded at 142,777 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,288 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
489 miles
Average per year
6,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,777 miles
  • 2025 – 142,288 miles
  • 2024 – 141,049 miles
  • 2023 – 140,060 miles
  • 2022 – 140,037 miles
  • 2021 – 139,770 miles
  • 2019 – 138,230 miles
  • 2018 – 136,791 miles
  • 2017 – 135,323 miles
  • 2016 – 130,950 miles
  • 2015 – 124,722 miles
  • 2014 – 117,677 miles
  • 2013 – 111,351 miles
  • 2012 – 90,579 miles
  • 2011 – 70,579 miles
  • 2010 – 43,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,777 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,777 miles (+489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    142,777 miles
    Test number
    512179233188
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  2. Pass142,288 miles (+1,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    142,288 miles
    Test number
    819298165331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass141,049 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    141,049 miles
    Test number
    602479485540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,060 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,060 miles
    Test number
    465848968385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,037 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,037 miles
    Test number
    935409726151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass139,770 miles (+1,540)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,770 miles
    Test number
    328857685309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,230 miles
    Test number
    792196720832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail138,230 miles (+1,439)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,230 miles
    Test number
    516970772350
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass136,791 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    136,791 miles
    Test number
    583049167889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,323 miles (+4,373)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    135,323 miles
    Test number
    596666200811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,950 miles (+6,228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    130,950 miles
    Test number
    234591444451
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads under halfworn
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn outer tyre tread
    • AdvisoryPlastic trim fitted underbody

  12. Fail124,722 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,722 miles
    Test number
    536416765164
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  13. Pass124,722 miles (+7,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    124,722 miles
    Test number
    618416265191
    • 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)

  14. Pass117,677 miles (+6,326)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    117,677 miles
    Test number
    776310464123
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass111,351 miles (+20,772)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    111,351 miles
    Test number
    516178163134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    90,579 miles
    Test number
    209727072464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,579 miles (+20,000)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,579 miles
    Test number
    387597072198
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges close to showing core recommend replaced.

  18. Pass70,579 miles (+26,586)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,579 miles
    Test number
    258562591128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,993 miles
    Test number
    454298490098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 MCS

Does S6 MCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 MCS is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 MCS?
The MOT on S6 MCS is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 MCS done?
S6 MCS was recorded at 142,777 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 6,243 miles a year.
Has S6 MCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 MCS has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on S6 MCS 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 S6 MCS find?
S6 MCS passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users.

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