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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

SDA 748MOT history

SDA 748 is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 14 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 101,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
101,839 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
20 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SDA 748
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SDA 748 was last recorded at 101,839 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
101,228 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
611 miles
Average per year
3,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,839 miles
  • 2025 – 101,228 miles
  • 2024 – 99,727 miles
  • 2023 – 94,801 miles
  • 2022 – 93,322 miles
  • 2021 – 92,183 miles
  • 2020 – 90,597 miles
  • 2019 – 89,570 miles
  • 2018 – 86,529 miles
  • 2017 – 82,375 miles
  • 2016 – 77,298 miles
  • 2015 – 71,966 miles
  • 2014 – 68,750 miles
  • 2013 – 65,327 miles
  • 2012 – 55,895 miles
  • 2011 – 49,180 miles
  • 2010 – 44,361 miles
  • 2009 – 38,553 miles
  • 2008 – 32,414 miles
  • 2007 – 25,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,839 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,839 miles (+611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    101,839 miles
    Test number
    973970220238
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass101,228 miles (+1,501)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,228 miles
    Test number
    522805589132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,727 miles (+4,926)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    99,727 miles
    Test number
    873265291016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,801 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    94,801 miles
    Test number
    605914217791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,322 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,322 miles
    Test number
    857821769001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,183 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    92,183 miles
    Test number
    623896161602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,597 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,597 miles
    Test number
    287498481160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,570 miles (+3,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,570 miles
    Test number
    616343369067
    • 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))
  9. Pass86,529 miles (+4,154)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,529 miles
    Test number
    942477754102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,375 miles (+5,077)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,375 miles
    Test number
    741331991464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,298 miles (+5,332)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,298 miles
    Test number
    266205139080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass71,966 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,966 miles
    Test number
    907302545144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,750 miles (+3,423)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,750 miles
    Test number
    128801544180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,327 miles (+9,432)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,327 miles
    Test number
    687394143191
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass55,895 miles (+6,715)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,895 miles
    Test number
    665086432198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,180 miles (+4,819)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,180 miles
    Test number
    208150431400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,361 miles (+5,808)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    44,361 miles
    Test number
    621658510138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,553 miles (+6,139)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,553 miles
    Test number
    404025239173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,414 miles (+6,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,414 miles
    Test number
    282951828452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass25,771 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,771 miles
    Test number
    553491927160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about SDA 748

What vehicle is registration SDA 748 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SDA 748 on a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 14 Apr 2004. 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 SDA 748 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SDA 748 is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on SDA 748?
The MOT on SDA 748 is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SDA 748 done?
SDA 748 was recorded at 101,839 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 3,925 miles a year.
Has SDA 748 ever failed its MOT?
No. SDA 748 has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on SDA 748 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 SDA 748 find?
SDA 748 passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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