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BMW 525

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

T111 JAOMOT history

T111 JAO is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 4 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 212,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
212,004 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T111 JAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T111 JAO was last recorded at 212,004 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 9,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,542 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,462 miles
Average per year
7,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 212,004 miles
  • 2025 – 202,542 miles
  • 2024 – 191,419 miles
  • 2023 – 179,098 miles
  • 2022 – 163,916 miles
  • 2021 – 149,293 miles
  • 2020 – 141,778 miles
  • 2019 – 131,140 miles
  • 2018 – 120,338 miles
  • 2017 – 113,639 miles
  • 2016 – 103,236 miles
  • 2015 – 91,685 miles
  • 2014 – 84,682 miles
  • 2013 – 83,483 miles
  • 2012 – 80,982 miles
  • 2011 – 78,026 miles
  • 2010 – 74,765 miles
  • 2009 – 69,876 miles
  • 2008 – 64,654 miles
  • 2007 – 58,222 miles
  • 2006 – 50,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,004 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,004 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    212,004 miles
    Test number
    884352438289
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail212,001 miles (+9,459)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,001 miles
    Test number
    965465083613
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass202,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    202,542 miles
    Test number
    769487476619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail202,539 miles (+11,120)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,539 miles
    Test number
    674002400276
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) o/s track control arm (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass191,419 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    191,419 miles
    Test number
    802256944048
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail191,413 miles (+12,315)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,413 miles
    Test number
    233285137022
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass179,098 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    179,098 miles
    Test number
    338281771992
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail179,092 miles (+15,176)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,092 miles
    Test number
    278342685786
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper stabilising arm's both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass163,916 miles (+14,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    163,916 miles
    Test number
    349470193031
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass149,293 miles (+7,515)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    149,293 miles
    Test number
    911267914903
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass141,778 miles (+10,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    141,778 miles
    Test number
    177166693031
    • AdvisoryOil leak, engine and back axle. Screen wash reservoir top missing. Lift at OSF wheel.

  12. Pass131,140 miles (+10,802)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,140 miles
    Test number
    718204565136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,338 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    120,338 miles
    Test number
    584490194932
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail120,331 miles (+6,692)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,331 miles
    Test number
    173462909720
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass113,639 miles (+10,403)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,639 miles
    Test number
    809188454199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,236 miles (+11,551)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,236 miles
    Test number
    794015733126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,685 miles (+7,003)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    91,685 miles
    Test number
    857137165153
    • NoteO/s/r bulb warning lamp on

  18. Pass84,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,682 miles
    Test number
    166411774146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,682 miles (+1,199)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,682 miles
    Test number
    265230574411
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass83,483 miles (+2,501)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,483 miles
    Test number
    765808353157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail80,982 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,982 miles
    Test number
    117513772107
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass80,982 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,982 miles
    Test number
    459373572131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,026 miles (+8)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,026 miles
    Test number
    906819371123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside front bumper damaged

  24. Fail78,018 miles (+3,253)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,018 miles
    Test number
    559445461179
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside front bumper damaged
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  25. Pass74,765 miles (+4,889)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,765 miles
    Test number
    112314370112
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn

  26. Pass69,876 miles (+5,222)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    69,876 miles
    Test number
    360353069115
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass64,654 miles (+6,432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,654 miles
    Test number
    432349428168
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass58,222 miles (+7,748)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    58,222 miles
    Test number
    701340487099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHi-level stop light not working

  29. Pass50,474 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,474 miles
    Test number
    112676966493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T111 JAO

Does T111 JAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T111 JAO is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T111 JAO?
The MOT on T111 JAO is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T111 JAO done?
T111 JAO was recorded at 212,004 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 7,898 miles a year.
Has T111 JAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T111 JAO has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T111 JAO 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 T111 JAO find?
T111 JAO passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front; front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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