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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

S6 PKDMOT history

S6 PKD is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 226,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 20 Dec 2024
Mileage
226,017 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 PKD
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
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 PKD was last recorded at 226,017 miles on 21 Dec 2023, 20,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,928 miles · 20 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
20,089 miles
Average per year
11,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 226,017 miles
  • 2022 – 205,928 miles
  • 2021 – 192,472 miles
  • 2020 – 174,864 miles
  • 2019 – 153,999 miles
  • 2018 – 147,712 miles
  • 2017 – 144,924 miles
  • 2016 – 141,630 miles
  • 2015 – 131,849 miles
  • 2014 – 119,648 miles
  • 2013 – 107,423 miles
  • 2012 – 95,961 miles
  • 2011 – 83,990 miles
  • 2010 – 76,867 miles
  • 2009 – 66,209 miles
  • 2008 – 50,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,017 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Advise under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,017 miles (+20,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    226,017 miles
    Test number
    317387982242
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass205,928 miles (+13,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    205,928 miles
    Test number
    689368239590
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted

  3. Pass192,472 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    192,472 miles
    Test number
    281641583275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail192,465 miles (+17,601)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,465 miles
    Test number
    812280151349
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass174,864 miles (+20,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    174,864 miles
    Test number
    448198002585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise under trays fitted

  6. Pass153,999 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    153,999 miles
    Test number
    125999941845
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail153,986 miles (+6,274)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,986 miles
    Test number
    419200088398
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass147,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    147,712 miles
    Test number
    722117977164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail147,712 miles (+2,788)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,712 miles
    Test number
    181464883070
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  10. Pass144,924 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    144,924 miles
    Test number
    335661074160
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront side lights working but flicker on/off

  11. Fail144,903 miles (+3,273)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,903 miles
    Test number
    232720367424
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 2454018 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront side lights working but flicker on/off

  12. Pass141,630 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    141,630 miles
    Test number
    157132970160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner tyre wall split

  13. Fail141,628 miles (+9,779)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,628 miles
    Test number
    251789186650
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner tyre wall split

  14. Pass131,849 miles (+460)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,849 miles
    Test number
    448223465057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO,s,f inner steering arm slight play detected

  15. Fail131,389 miles (+11,741)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,389 miles
    Test number
    268581055026
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO,s,f inner steering arm slight play detected

  16. Pass119,648 miles (+12,225)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    119,648 miles
    Test number
    819322064025
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Fail107,423 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,423 miles
    Test number
    349795873058
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing thin.

  18. Pass107,423 miles (+11,462)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    107,423 miles
    Test number
    447755573034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing thin.

  19. Pass95,961 miles (+11,971)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,961 miles
    Test number
    156487972430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,990 miles (+15)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,990 miles
    Test number
    199301371419
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail83,975 miles (+7,108)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,975 miles
    Test number
    179207961084
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass76,867 miles (+10,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    76,867 miles
    Test number
    211721540412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass66,209 miles (+945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,209 miles
    Test number
    871628729105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail65,264 miles (+14,494)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,264 miles
    Test number
    532797389090
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass50,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,770 miles
    Test number
    790733958029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 PKD

Does S6 PKD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S6 PKD expired on 20 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S6 PKD?
The MOT on S6 PKD expired on 20 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S6 PKD done?
S6 PKD was recorded at 226,017 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2023, an average of 11,072 miles a year.
Has S6 PKD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 PKD has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S6 PKD 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 PKD find?
S6 PKD passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin all; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear arms; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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