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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

T18 CESMOT history

T18 CES is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 3 Dec 2009. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 265,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2023
Mileage
265,003 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2022
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
22,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 CES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 CES was last recorded at 265,003 miles on 22 Oct 2022, 24,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
240,010 miles · 30 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
24,993 miles
Average per year
22,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 265,003 miles
  • 2021 – 240,010 miles
  • 2020 – 218,622 miles
  • 2019 – 206,136 miles
  • 2018 – 190,161 miles
  • 2017 – 187,040 miles
  • 2016 – 171,157 miles
  • 2015 – 149,675 miles
  • 2014 – 112,700 miles
  • 2013 – 74,903 miles
  • 2012 – 39,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass265,003 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass265,003 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    265,003 miles
    Test number
    759762767204
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail265,003 miles (+24,993)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,003 miles
    Test number
    118996903444
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass240,010 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    240,010 miles
    Test number
    263036497158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail240,010 miles (+21,388)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,010 miles
    Test number
    620390045845
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass218,622 miles (+12,486)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    218,622 miles
    Test number
    838143874424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass206,136 miles (+15,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    206,136 miles
    Test number
    706475020588
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass190,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    190,161 miles
    Test number
    677863646603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail190,161 miles (+3,121)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,161 miles
    Test number
    185116661997
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass187,040 miles (+15,883)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    187,040 miles
    Test number
    256067615622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass171,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    171,157 miles
    Test number
    873284980155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail171,157 miles (+21,482)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,157 miles
    Test number
    724501625183
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  12. Pass149,675 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    149,675 miles
    Test number
    255022085461
    • AdvisoryTHE OSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING NEAR THE MIN
    • AdvisoryTHE REAR OUTER PADS LOOK TO BE GETTING LOW
  13. Fail149,675 miles (+36,975)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,675 miles
    Test number
    352691973232
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryTHE OSR TYRE TREAD IS GETTING NEAR THE MIN
    • AdvisoryTHE REAR OUTER PADS LOOK TO BE GETTING LOW
  14. Pass112,700 miles (+37,797)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    112,700 miles
    Test number
    408618314311
    • NoteTHE OSF TYRE TREAD IS BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE
  15. Pass74,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    74,903 miles
    Test number
    476661143435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,903 miles (+35,311)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,903 miles
    Test number
    557851843314
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. Pass39,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,592 miles
    Test number
    956538622310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 CES

Does T18 CES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T18 CES expired on 29 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T18 CES?
The MOT on T18 CES expired on 29 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T18 CES done?
T18 CES was recorded at 265,003 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2022, an average of 22,743 miles a year.
Has T18 CES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 CES has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T18 CES 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 T18 CES find?
T18 CES passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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