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BMW 525

Green · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

SS 7768MOT history

SS 7768 is a green petrol BMW 525 first used on 20 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

SS 7768 green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,256 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SS 7768
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SS 7768 was last recorded at 89,256 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 1,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Feb 2020: 72,403 miles, lower than 85,039 miles on 24 Feb 2019.

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
87,631 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,625 miles
Average per year
3,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,256 miles
  • 2025 – 87,631 miles
  • 2024 – 83,499 miles
  • 2023 – 80,523 miles
  • 2022 – 77,594 miles
  • 2021 – 74,455 miles
  • 2020 – 72,403 miles
  • 2019 – 85,039 miles
  • 2018 – 63,957 miles
  • 2017 – 59,204 miles
  • 2016 – 53,470 miles
  • 2015 – 48,144 miles
  • 2014 – 42,847 miles
  • 2013 – 39,787 miles
  • 2012 – 37,173 miles
  • 2010 – 33,204 miles
  • 2009 – 29,580 miles
  • 2008 – 24,445 miles
  • 2007 – 20,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,256 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Centre stop light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass89,256 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,256 miles
    Test number
    702632786502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,631 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    87,631 miles
    Test number
    426195697216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail87,631 miles (+4,132)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,631 miles
    Test number
    213989616276
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass83,499 miles (+2,976)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,499 miles
    Test number
    504903217087
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass80,523 miles (+2,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,523 miles
    Test number
    125751980606
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray slightly wet with oil, possible leak

  6. Pass77,594 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,594 miles
    Test number
    894361036365
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working

  7. Fail77,583 miles (+3,128)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,583 miles
    Test number
    555403686840
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working

  8. Pass74,455 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,455 miles
    Test number
    357984000820
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail74,446 miles (+2,043)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,446 miles
    Test number
    766242435793
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,403 miles (-12,636)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,403 miles
    Test number
    544881536352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,039 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,039 miles
    Test number
    114135192348
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake is weak, but works, in need of adjustment or repair.

  12. Fail85,039 miles (+21,082)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,039 miles
    Test number
    299301909312
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake is weak, but works, in need of adjustment or repair.

  13. Pass63,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,957 miles
    Test number
    453689872790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,957 miles (+4,753)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,957 miles
    Test number
    597052879022
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  15. Pass59,204 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,204 miles
    Test number
    986849228219
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs slightly corroded

  16. Fail59,190 miles (+5,720)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,190 miles
    Test number
    513564907989
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs slightly corroded

  17. Pass53,470 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,470 miles
    Test number
    921273107035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail53,470 miles (+5,326)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,470 miles
    Test number
    985840329521
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass48,144 miles (+5,297)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,144 miles
    Test number
    756939845075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,847 miles (+3,060)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,847 miles
    Test number
    366810454085
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 1.6mm limmit

  21. Pass39,787 miles (+2,614)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,787 miles
    Test number
    718929843083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,173 miles (+3,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,173 miles
    Test number
    685585642072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass33,204 miles (+3,624)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,204 miles
    Test number
    884011570279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,580 miles (+5,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,580 miles
    Test number
    174334999296
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass24,445 miles (+4,127)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,445 miles
    Test number
    450345298259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    20,318 miles
    Test number
    122485997232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SS 7768

What vehicle is registration SS 7768 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SS 7768 on a green petrol BMW 525 first used on 20 May 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 SS 7768 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SS 7768 is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on SS 7768?
The MOT on SS 7768 is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SS 7768 done?
SS 7768 was recorded at 89,256 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 3,748 miles a year.
Has SS 7768 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SS 7768 has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on SS 7768 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SS 7768 find?
SS 7768 passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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