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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

S8 MOAMOT history

S8 MOA is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 5 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 185,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

S8 MOA silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
185,040 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 MOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 MOA was last recorded at 185,040 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 6,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,847 miles · 19 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,193 miles
Average per year
6,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,040 miles
  • 2023 – 178,847 miles
  • 2022 – 173,140 miles
  • 2021 – 168,068 miles
  • 2020 – 166,474 miles
  • 2019 – 164,354 miles
  • 2018 – 153,825 miles
  • 2017 – 148,487 miles
  • 2015 – 147,585 miles
  • 2014 – 138,865 miles
  • 2013 – 134,712 miles
  • 2012 – 129,044 miles
  • 2011 – 123,533 miles
  • 2010 – 101,554 miles
  • 2009 – 92,582 miles
  • 2008 – 73,567 miles
  • 2007 – 65,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,040 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront stabilizer bar bushes slightly worn
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,040 miles (+6,193)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    185,040 miles
    Test number
    829644968947
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront stabilizer bar bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass178,847 miles (+5,707)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    178,847 miles
    Test number
    365040565794
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass173,140 miles (+5,072)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    173,140 miles
    Test number
    432826560059
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass168,068 miles (+1,594)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    168,068 miles
    Test number
    255533094200
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  5. Pass166,474 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    166,474 miles
    Test number
    737481346946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass164,354 miles (+10,529)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    164,354 miles
    Test number
    291799140097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass153,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    153,825 miles
    Test number
    487294719698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. FailMileage not read4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    172235654951
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements And rear (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass148,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    148,487 miles
    Test number
    771568913898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail148,487 miles (+902)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,487 miles
    Test number
    453099462415
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  11. Pass147,585 miles (+8,720)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    147,585 miles
    Test number
    669374366127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass138,865 miles (+4,153)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    138,865 miles
    Test number
    277475794200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,712 miles (+5,668)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    134,712 miles
    Test number
    767044493299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass129,044 miles (+5,511)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    129,044 miles
    Test number
    769074032329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass123,533 miles (+21,979)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    123,533 miles
    Test number
    487829221357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    101,554 miles
    Test number
    182233130377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail101,554 miles (+8,972)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,554 miles
    Test number
    442170930442
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  18. Fail92,582 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,582 miles
    Test number
    144120309323
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass92,582 miles (+4,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    92,582 miles
    Test number
    491370509329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass88,427 miles (+14,860)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    88,427 miles
    Test number
    754064619127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,567 miles (+7,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    73,567 miles
    Test number
    894050428114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass65,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    65,938 miles
    Test number
    500622617366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 MOA

Does S8 MOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 MOA is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 MOA?
The MOT on S8 MOA is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 MOA done?
S8 MOA was recorded at 185,040 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 6,502 miles a year.
Has S8 MOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 MOA has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on S8 MOA 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 S8 MOA find?
S8 MOA passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides, and 6 more.

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