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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

S88 MNKMOT history

S88 MNK is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 20 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 176,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

S88 MNK black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
176,504 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 MNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 MNK was last recorded at 176,504 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 9,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,819 miles · 23 May 2024
Between the last two tests
9,685 miles
Average per year
7,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,504 miles
  • 2024 – 166,819 miles
  • 2023 – 163,826 miles
  • 2022 – 158,708 miles
  • 2021 – 154,969 miles
  • 2019 – 151,293 miles
  • 2018 – 147,666 miles
  • 2017 – 142,587 miles
  • 2016 – 135,955 miles
  • 2015 – 134,472 miles
  • 2014 – 126,125 miles
  • 2013 – 118,827 miles
  • 2012 – 110,310 miles
  • 2011 – 99,472 miles
  • 2010 – 83,888 miles
  • 2009 – 61,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,504 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,504 miles (+9,685)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    176,504 miles
    Test number
    763807847989
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass166,819 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    166,819 miles
    Test number
    473127516602
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail166,815 miles (+2,989)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,815 miles
    Test number
    253490306383
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,826 miles (+5,118)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    163,826 miles
    Test number
    668776122139
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti Roll bar link Boot Slightly Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Rear Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass158,708 miles (+3,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    158,708 miles
    Test number
    353651138377
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just meets requirements
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass154,969 miles (+3,676)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    154,969 miles
    Test number
    501266588775
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass151,293 miles (+3,627)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,293 miles
    Test number
    260959029480
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to wear . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush starting to wear . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass147,666 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    147,666 miles
    Test number
    755429601672
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroaded (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail147,666 miles (+5,079)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,666 miles
    Test number
    888064434047
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroaded (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass142,587 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    142,587 miles
    Test number
    366298531346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail142,566 miles (+6,611)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,566 miles
    Test number
    948288195879
    • DangerousWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • DangerousWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • DangerousWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  12. Pass135,955 miles (+1,483)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    135,955 miles
    Test number
    488079815655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,472 miles (+8,347)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    134,472 miles
    Test number
    827883735102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass126,125 miles (+7,298)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    126,125 miles
    Test number
    858357104142
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass118,827 miles (+8,517)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    118,827 miles
    Test number
    445322003104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,310 miles (+10,838)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    110,310 miles
    Test number
    708459782020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    99,472 miles
    Test number
    196959581492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail99,472 miles (+15,584)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,472 miles
    Test number
    939299781050
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass83,888 miles (+22,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    83,888 miles
    Test number
    103306970467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass61,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,050 miles
    Test number
    332032089064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 MNK

Does S88 MNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S88 MNK expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S88 MNK?
The MOT on S88 MNK expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S88 MNK done?
S88 MNK was recorded at 176,504 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 7,033 miles a year.
Has S88 MNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 MNK has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S88 MNK 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 MNK find?
S88 MNK passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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