BMW 525
Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc
S888 SSUMOT history
S888 SSU is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 30 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 123,747 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 123,747 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,551 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S888 SSU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jan 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
S888 SSU was last recorded at 123,747 miles on 11 Jan 2023, 6,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 117,635 miles · 20 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 6,112 miles
- Average per year
- 6,551 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 123,747 miles
- 2022 – 117,635 miles
- 2021 – 111,011 miles
- 2020 – 106,901 miles
- 2019 – 97,984 miles
- 2017 – 91,657 miles
- 2016 – 82,248 miles
- 2014 – 60,769 miles
- 2013 – 55,070 miles
- 2012 – 43,228 miles
- 2011 – 39,195 miles
- 2010 – 35,997 miles
- 2009 – 31,169 miles
- 2008 – 25,686 miles
- 2007 – 19,942 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail123,747 miles
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 8 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail123,747 miles (+6,112)1 dangerous2 major2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,747 miles
- Test number
- 916899012391
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,635 miles (+6,624)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 117,635 miles
- Test number
- 872865762629
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,011 miles (+4,110)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 111,011 miles
- Test number
- 781736385895
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass106,901 miles (+8,917)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 106,901 miles
- Test number
- 813458837407
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass97,984 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 97,984 miles
- Test number
- 360456793904
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail97,975 miles (+6,318)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,975 miles
- Test number
- 395595727912
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine running lumpy on idle
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass91,657 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 91,657 miles
- Test number
- 341480255428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,641 miles (+9,393)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,641 miles
- Test number
- 398652867660
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Pass82,248 miles (+7,747)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 82,248 miles
- Test number
- 662647687534
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,501 miles (+13,732)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 74,501 miles
- Test number
- 486659833174
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,769 miles (+5,699)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 60,769 miles
- Test number
- 585872754344
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSmall cut in n/s front tyre tread
Pass55,070 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 55,070 miles
- Test number
- 517466493212
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail55,064 miles (+11,836)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,064 miles
- Test number
- 359005493406
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,228 miles (+4,033)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 43,228 miles
- Test number
- 328559172075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,195 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 39,195 miles
- Test number
- 845276291064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,190 miles (+3,193)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,190 miles
- Test number
- 475424391043
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Pass35,997 miles (+4,828)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 35,997 miles
- Test number
- 110108560406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,169 miles (+5,483)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 31,169 miles
- Test number
- 632601199070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,686 miles (+5,744)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 25,686 miles
- Test number
- 122367188026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,942 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 19,942 miles
- Test number
- 773757567062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S888 SSU
- Does S888 SSU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S888 SSU expired on 24 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S888 SSU?
- The MOT on S888 SSU expired on 24 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S888 SSU done?
- S888 SSU was recorded at 123,747 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2023, an average of 6,551 miles a year.
- Has S888 SSU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S888 SSU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on S888 SSU 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 S888 SSU find?
- S888 SSU failed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects, 2 minor defects and 13 advisories: offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread; nearside rear reflector missing; offside rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 15 more.
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