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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

T21 HDMMOT history

T21 HDM is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 17 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 129,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
129,182 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 HDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 HDM was last recorded at 129,182 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 511 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,671 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
511 miles
Average per year
5,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,182 miles
  • 2024 – 128,671 miles
  • 2023 – 127,109 miles
  • 2022 – 126,394 miles
  • 2021 – 125,142 miles
  • 2020 – 124,136 miles
  • 2019 – 120,508 miles
  • 2018 – 114,303 miles
  • 2017 – 109,373 miles
  • 2016 – 103,417 miles
  • 2015 – 96,289 miles
  • 2014 – 87,357 miles
  • 2013 – 72,336 miles
  • 2012 – 51,297 miles
  • 2011 – 46,508 miles
  • 2010 – 41,240 miles
  • 2009 – 35,690 miles
  • 2008 – 30,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,182 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,182 miles (+511)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    129,182 miles
    Test number
    693379495201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass128,671 miles (+1,562)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    128,671 miles
    Test number
    648189987042
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  3. Pass127,109 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    127,109 miles
    Test number
    742817230750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,394 miles (+1,252)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,394 miles
    Test number
    405450289515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,142 miles (+1,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,142 miles
    Test number
    125231923723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,136 miles (+3,628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,136 miles
    Test number
    751800206869
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass120,508 miles (+125)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,508 miles
    Test number
    323513967359
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail120,383 miles (+6,080)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,383 miles
    Test number
    263751914347
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass114,303 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    114,303 miles
    Test number
    820769116697
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail114,290 miles (+4,917)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,290 miles
    Test number
    528009191748
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass109,373 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,373 miles
    Test number
    779608372913
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In engine compartment (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail109,368 miles (+5,951)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,368 miles
    Test number
    894273433999
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front link rods upper joints (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In engine compartment (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass103,417 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    103,417 miles
    Test number
    415110090751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail103,409 miles (+7,120)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,409 miles
    Test number
    892354856912
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear under covers (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass96,289 miles (+8,932)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,289 miles
    Test number
    765746652329
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded 2x rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass87,357 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,357 miles
    Test number
    146236214351
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail87,357 miles (+3,479)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,357 miles
    Test number
    569121914378
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass83,878 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,878 miles
    Test number
    125604314167
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail83,877 miles (+11,541)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,877 miles
    Test number
    206911014169
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass72,336 miles (+21,039)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,336 miles
    Test number
    456651743179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear seats folded down

  21. Pass51,297 miles (+4,789)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,297 miles
    Test number
    456832422167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,508 miles (+5,268)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,508 miles
    Test number
    487926701156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,240 miles
    Test number
    412847700120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,183 miles (+5,493)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,183 miles
    Test number
    223687000475
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass35,690 miles (+5,096)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,690 miles
    Test number
    682868609111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,594 miles
    Test number
    104867308124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 HDM

Does T21 HDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 HDM is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T21 HDM?
The MOT on T21 HDM is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 HDM done?
T21 HDM was recorded at 129,182 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 5,633 miles a year.
Has T21 HDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 HDM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on T21 HDM 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 T21 HDM find?
T21 HDM passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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