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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

S70 MFMMOT history

S70 MFM is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 18 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 163,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2021.

S70 MFM black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2022
Mileage
163,239 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 MFM
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
18 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 MFM was last recorded at 163,239 miles on 8 Dec 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,239 miles · 7 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 163,239 miles
  • 2020 – 156,093 miles
  • 2019 – 139,077 miles
  • 2018 – 124,937 miles
  • 2017 – 117,131 miles
  • 2016 – 111,880 miles
  • 2015 – 106,401 miles
  • 2014 – 98,136 miles
  • 2013 – 89,069 miles
  • 2012 – 78,489 miles
  • 2011 – 66,825 miles
  • 2010 – 56,624 miles
  • 2009 – 47,089 miles
  • 2008 – 32,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,239 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    163,239 miles
    Test number
    130508314917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail163,239 miles (+7,146)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,239 miles
    Test number
    691678347940
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass156,093 miles (+17,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,093 miles
    Test number
    178277265216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,077 miles (+14,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,077 miles
    Test number
    586646076682
    • AdvisoryCv boot osr split

  5. Pass124,937 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    124,937 miles
    Test number
    467574318232
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail124,937 miles (+7,806)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,937 miles
    Test number
    262908283440
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass117,131 miles (+5,251)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    117,131 miles
    Test number
    947877460682
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  8. Pass111,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    111,880 miles
    Test number
    889268847367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,880 miles (+5,479)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,880 miles
    Test number
    521543048307
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass106,401 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,401 miles
    Test number
    380354756698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  11. Fail106,401 miles (+8,265)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,401 miles
    Test number
    713849650757
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass98,136 miles (+9,067)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    98,136 miles
    Test number
    837901334385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteCuts in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner shoulder worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner shoulder badly worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre badly perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner shoulder badly worn

  13. Pass89,069 miles (+10,580)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    89,069 miles
    Test number
    349711033366
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside front brake pad wear sensor broken
    • NoteOffside rear tyre badly worn from inner side - advise replacing

  14. Pass78,489 miles (+11,664)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,489 miles
    Test number
    396637882208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,825 miles (+10,201)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    66,825 miles
    Test number
    755848071256
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise front and rear registration plates have shadow writing
    • NoteAdvise handbrake travel

  16. Pass56,624 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    56,624 miles
    Test number
    513887330257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,510 miles (+9,421)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,510 miles
    Test number
    760262230211
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass47,089 miles (+14,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,089 miles
    Test number
    341509239411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass32,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,642 miles
    Test number
    913897268012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,642 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,642 miles
    Test number
    680617768003
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about S70 MFM

Does S70 MFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S70 MFM expired on 13 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S70 MFM?
The MOT on S70 MFM expired on 13 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S70 MFM done?
S70 MFM was recorded at 163,239 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2021, an average of 9,495 miles a year.
Has S70 MFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 MFM has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S70 MFM 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 S70 MFM find?
S70 MFM passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2021 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall; oil leak, but not excessive.

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