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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,497 cc

T108 SPJMOT history

T108 SPJ is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 219,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2023
Mileage
219,791 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T108 SPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T108 SPJ was last recorded at 219,791 miles on 29 Apr 2022, 4,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,166 miles · 10 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
4,625 miles
Average per year
9,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 219,791 miles
  • 2021 – 215,166 miles
  • 2020 – 212,607 miles
  • 2019 – 202,759 miles
  • 2018 – 193,385 miles
  • 2017 – 187,925 miles
  • 2016 – 179,220 miles
  • 2015 – 170,692 miles
  • 2014 – 157,864 miles
  • 2013 – 144,486 miles
  • 2012 – 130,049 miles
  • 2011 – 117,232 miles
  • 2010 – 108,787 miles
  • 2009 – 100,292 miles
  • 2008 – 90,020 miles
  • 2007 – 80,444 miles
  • 2006 – 68,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,791 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,791 miles (+4,625)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    219,791 miles
    Test number
    263240730333
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass215,166 miles (+2,559)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    215,166 miles
    Test number
    322982993584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass212,607 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    212,607 miles
    Test number
    174592032658
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail212,605 miles (+9,846)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,605 miles
    Test number
    595464777163
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working Indicator Illuminates Instead (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass202,759 miles (+60)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    202,759 miles
    Test number
    627012355241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail202,699 miles (+9,314)6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,699 miles
    Test number
    506937055635
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe x1 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes worn and excessive movement resulting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner cills rearward (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables creaking and feel stiff through the lever

  7. Pass193,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    193,385 miles
    Test number
    739591158884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail193,385 miles (+5,460)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,385 miles
    Test number
    846583624730
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass187,925 miles (+8,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    187,925 miles
    Test number
    296075781483
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Leading to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass179,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    179,220 miles
    Test number
    124713153661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail179,220 miles (+8,528)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,220 miles
    Test number
    197150032985
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass170,692 miles (+12,828)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    170,692 miles
    Test number
    177330845024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail157,864 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,864 miles
    Test number
    118418734478
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass157,864 miles (+13,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    157,864 miles
    Test number
    837018934070
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass144,486 miles (+14,437)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    144,486 miles
    Test number
    829974723049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass130,049 miles (+12,817)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    130,049 miles
    Test number
    728610332042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  17. Pass117,232 miles (+8,445)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    117,232 miles
    Test number
    815798021092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    108,787 miles
    Test number
    831224730040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail108,787 miles (+8,495)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,787 miles
    Test number
    182613930045
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

  20. Pass100,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    100,292 miles
    Test number
    684076929034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail100,292 miles (+10,272)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,292 miles
    Test number
    910346529063
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass90,020 miles (+9,576)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    90,020 miles
    Test number
    500349338021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,444 miles (+11,811)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    80,444 miles
    Test number
    472122037044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    68,633 miles
    Test number
    880673336015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T108 SPJ

Does T108 SPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T108 SPJ expired on 28 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T108 SPJ?
The MOT on T108 SPJ expired on 28 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T108 SPJ done?
T108 SPJ was recorded at 219,791 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2022, an average of 9,310 miles a year.
Has T108 SPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T108 SPJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T108 SPJ 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 T108 SPJ find?
T108 SPJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect: offside windscreen wiper blade defective.

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