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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

S90 JSFMOT history

S90 JSF is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 16 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 189,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2022.

S90 JSF grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2023
Mileage
189,048 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S90 JSF
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
16 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S90 JSF was last recorded at 189,048 miles on 15 Aug 2022, 4,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,612 miles · 13 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
4,436 miles
Average per year
10,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 189,048 miles
  • 2021 – 184,612 miles
  • 2020 – 173,504 miles
  • 2019 – 164,557 miles
  • 2018 – 155,545 miles
  • 2017 – 143,484 miles
  • 2016 – 125,493 miles
  • 2015 – 113,665 miles
  • 2014 – 99,757 miles
  • 2013 – 87,811 miles
  • 2012 – 80,930 miles
  • 2011 – 73,072 miles
  • 2010 – 65,082 miles
  • 2009 – 54,311 miles
  • 2008 – 40,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,048 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine injector blowing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,048 miles (+4,436)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    189,048 miles
    Test number
    378632603332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass184,612 miles (+15)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    184,612 miles
    Test number
    224983838247
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail184,597 miles (+11,093)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,597 miles
    Test number
    153625971382
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass173,504 miles (+8,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    173,504 miles
    Test number
    653400264503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass164,557 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    164,557 miles
    Test number
    877786416826
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine injector blowing
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  6. Fail164,557 miles (+9,012)2 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,557 miles
    Test number
    243361738630
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine injector blowing
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  7. Pass155,545 miles (+113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    155,545 miles
    Test number
    823464468692
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail155,432 miles (+11,948)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,432 miles
    Test number
    637748774128
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass143,484 miles (+17,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    143,484 miles
    Test number
    204170739395
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes coated with copper grease
    • AdvisoryLow effort handbrake

  10. Pass125,493 miles (+11,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    125,493 miles
    Test number
    313750363065
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass113,665 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    113,665 miles
    Test number
    348628615450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,636 miles (+13,879)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,636 miles
    Test number
    699177415261
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass99,757 miles (+11,946)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    99,757 miles
    Test number
    476803624284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,811 miles (+6,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    87,811 miles
    Test number
    915707913239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass80,930 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    80,930 miles
    Test number
    728699512221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,888 miles (+7,816)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,888 miles
    Test number
    349097412410
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass73,072 miles (+7,990)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    73,072 miles
    Test number
    139016011215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    65,082 miles
    Test number
    294534210291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,082 miles (+10,771)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,082 miles
    Test number
    332730410438
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass54,311 miles (+13,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,311 miles
    Test number
    371430129413
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass40,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,316 miles
    Test number
    672602798168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S90 JSF

Does S90 JSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S90 JSF expired on 14 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S90 JSF?
The MOT on S90 JSF expired on 14 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S90 JSF done?
S90 JSF was recorded at 189,048 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2022, an average of 10,550 miles a year.
Has S90 JSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S90 JSF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on S90 JSF 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 S90 JSF find?
S90 JSF passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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