BMW 525I SE 2.5L 5 Door Manual Touring Estate

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

SC 5656MOT history

SC 5656 is a silver petrol BMW 525I SE 2.5L 5 Door Manual Touring Estate first used on 26 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
156,200 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SC 5656
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW 525I SE 2.5L
Model
5 Door Manual Touring Estate
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SC 5656 was last recorded at 156,200 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jul 2007: 25,655 miles, lower than 39,657 miles on 2 Aug 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,199 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,200 miles
  • 2025 – 152,331 miles
  • 2024 – 150,118 miles
  • 2023 – 149,025 miles
  • 2022 – 148,050 miles
  • 2021 – 143,422 miles
  • 2020 – 136,534 miles
  • 2019 – 131,684 miles
  • 2018 – 125,792 miles
  • 2017 – 119,507 miles
  • 2016 – 114,238 miles
  • 2015 – 108,853 miles
  • 2013 – 99,288 miles
  • 2012 – 90,611 miles
  • 2011 – 75,626 miles
  • 2010 – 65,325 miles
  • 2009 – 59,755 miles
  • 2007 – 25,655 miles
  • 2005 – 39,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,200 miles
  • AdvisoryEml light activeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,200 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    156,200 miles
    Test number
    592086188065
    • AdvisoryEml light active
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail156,199 miles (+3,868)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,199 miles
    Test number
    904336154016
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (rear arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml light active
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,331 miles (+2,213)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    152,331 miles
    Test number
    650892349370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,118 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    150,118 miles
    Test number
    249270451998
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail150,084 miles (+1,059)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,084 miles
    Test number
    644547016597
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass149,025 miles (+975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    149,025 miles
    Test number
    931834593742
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point corrosion/ just outside 30cm prescribed area

  7. Pass148,050 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    148,050 miles
    Test number
    685891174690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail148,047 miles (+4,625)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,047 miles
    Test number
    932829635160
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass143,422 miles (+6,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    143,422 miles
    Test number
    220783787149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  10. Pass136,534 miles (+4,850)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    136,534 miles
    Test number
    684469739860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    131,684 miles
    Test number
    997277126565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail131,677 miles (+5,885)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,677 miles
    Test number
    765607864485
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  13. Pass125,792 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    125,792 miles
    Test number
    897706600218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail125,780 miles (+6,273)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,780 miles
    Test number
    170716266888
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass119,507 miles (+5,269)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    119,507 miles
    Test number
    906267023315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,238 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    114,238 miles
    Test number
    853860468695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted offside rear

  17. Fail114,238 miles (+5,385)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,238 miles
    Test number
    997670280390
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted offside rear

  18. Pass108,853 miles (+9,565)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    108,853 miles
    Test number
    918002935016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,288 miles (+8,677)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    99,288 miles
    Test number
    245938693168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,611 miles (+14,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    90,611 miles
    Test number
    766288692110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass75,626 miles (+10,301)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    75,626 miles
    Test number
    357294221025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    65,325 miles
    Test number
    902578610091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,325 miles (+5,570)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,325 miles
    Test number
    300778210022
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass59,755 miles (+34,100)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    59,755 miles
    Test number
    213483129007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    25,655 miles
    Test number
    761850807219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    832098297110
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass39,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    39,657 miles
    Test number
    840564515273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SC 5656

What vehicle is registration SC 5656 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SC 5656 on a silver petrol BMW 525I SE 2.5L 5 Door Manual Touring Estate first used on 26 Mar 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SC 5656 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SC 5656 is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on SC 5656?
The MOT on SC 5656 is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SC 5656 done?
SC 5656 was recorded at 156,200 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 5,517 miles a year.
Has SC 5656 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SC 5656 has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on SC 5656 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SC 5656 find?
SC 5656 passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: eml light active; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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