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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

S88 GRWMOT history

S88 GRW is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 22 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 182,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2022.

S88 GRW black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2023
Mileage
182,074 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 GRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 GRW was last recorded at 182,074 miles on 22 Nov 2022, 7,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,947 miles · 17 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
7,127 miles
Average per year
10,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 182,074 miles
  • 2021 – 174,947 miles
  • 2020 – 173,474 miles
  • 2019 – 162,246 miles
  • 2018 – 153,331 miles
  • 2017 – 151,588 miles
  • 2016 – 122,898 miles
  • 2015 – 106,130 miles
  • 2014 – 95,750 miles
  • 2013 – 89,209 miles
  • 2012 – 77,721 miles
  • 2011 – 70,509 miles
  • 2010 – 60,776 miles
  • 2009 – 50,328 miles
  • 2008 – 35,875 miles
  • 2007 – 24,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,074 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,074 miles (+7,127)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    182,074 miles
    Test number
    256683484321
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass174,947 miles (+1,473)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    174,947 miles
    Test number
    977238129642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass173,474 miles (+11,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    173,474 miles
    Test number
    760920080570
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass162,246 miles (+8,915)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    162,246 miles
    Test number
    218991363303
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass153,331 miles (+1,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    153,331 miles
    Test number
    739886535873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass151,588 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    151,588 miles
    Test number
    880661821040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  7. Fail151,588 miles (+28,690)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,588 miles
    Test number
    827594035760
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  8. Pass122,898 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    122,898 miles
    Test number
    895863278002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,731 miles (+16,601)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,731 miles
    Test number
    684810962543
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm to hub joints (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass106,130 miles (+984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,130 miles
    Test number
    468093595652
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass105,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,146 miles
    Test number
    672458967969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,146 miles (+9,396)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,146 miles
    Test number
    562768443971
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass95,750 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    95,750 miles
    Test number
    615972864156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail95,750 miles (+6,541)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,750 miles
    Test number
    555143554195
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass89,209 miles (+11,488)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    89,209 miles
    Test number
    109451023287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,721 miles (+7,212)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    77,721 miles
    Test number
    309132222411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,509 miles (+9,733)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,509 miles
    Test number
    629251421206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,776 miles (+10,448)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    60,776 miles
    Test number
    393043120465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,328 miles (+14,453)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,328 miles
    Test number
    763032759114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,875 miles (+11,619)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,875 miles
    Test number
    804849368101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,256 miles
    Test number
    654765647114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 GRW

Does S88 GRW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S88 GRW expired on 5 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S88 GRW?
The MOT on S88 GRW expired on 5 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S88 GRW done?
S88 GRW was recorded at 182,074 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2022, an average of 10,184 miles a year.
Has S88 GRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 GRW has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on S88 GRW 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 S88 GRW find?
S88 GRW passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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