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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

S80 SDLMOT history

S80 SDL is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 175,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
175,776 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S80 SDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S80 SDL was last recorded at 175,776 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 3,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,736 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,040 miles
Average per year
8,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,776 miles
  • 2025 – 172,736 miles
  • 2024 – 168,645 miles
  • 2023 – 163,834 miles
  • 2022 – 159,348 miles
  • 2021 – 155,280 miles
  • 2020 – 150,784 miles
  • 2019 – 145,464 miles
  • 2018 – 140,127 miles
  • 2017 – 135,011 miles
  • 2016 – 130,681 miles
  • 2015 – 123,961 miles
  • 2014 – 115,634 miles
  • 2013 – 104,464 miles
  • 2012 – 87,164 miles
  • 2011 – 70,152 miles
  • 2010 – 54,427 miles
  • 2009 – 39,159 miles
  • 2008 – 31,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,776 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, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen chipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,776 miles (+3,040)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    175,776 miles
    Test number
    401112014235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass172,736 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    172,736 miles
    Test number
    948184851774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,645 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    168,645 miles
    Test number
    144329111088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,834 miles (+4,486)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    163,834 miles
    Test number
    205821535212
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged tarnished (3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass159,348 miles (+4,068)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    159,348 miles
    Test number
    514099565246
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass155,280 miles (+4,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    155,280 miles
    Test number
    489217480506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
  7. Pass150,784 miles (+5,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    150,784 miles
    Test number
    710134175290
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
  8. Pass145,464 miles (+5,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    145,464 miles
    Test number
    515636124959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp lenses deteriorated
  9. Pass140,127 miles (+5,116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    140,127 miles
    Test number
    230510809343
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass135,011 miles (+4,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    135,011 miles
    Test number
    942461068321
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated
  11. Pass130,681 miles (+6,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    130,681 miles
    Test number
    718456786769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass123,961 miles (+8,327)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    123,961 miles
    Test number
    959922025067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,634 miles (+11,170)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    115,634 miles
    Test number
    297729544074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    104,464 miles
    Test number
    496639203192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,464 miles (+17,300)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,464 miles
    Test number
    746139303145
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge
  16. Pass87,164 miles (+17,012)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,164 miles
    Test number
    917721712142
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres badly worn on outside edges
  17. Pass70,152 miles (+15,725)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,152 miles
    Test number
    455495301165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,427 miles (+15,268)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    54,427 miles
    Test number
    992790520177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,159 miles (+7,455)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,159 miles
    Test number
    542740619101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,704 miles
    Test number
    574521148232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,704 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,704 miles
    Test number
    414970648289
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about S80 SDL

Does S80 SDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S80 SDL is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S80 SDL?
The MOT on S80 SDL is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S80 SDL done?
S80 SDL was recorded at 175,776 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 8,252 miles a year.
Has S80 SDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S80 SDL has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2013.
Has the mileage on S80 SDL 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 S80 SDL find?
S80 SDL passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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