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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,497 cc

T30 BLPMOT history

T30 BLP is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 12 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 189,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
189,471 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 BLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T30 BLP was last recorded at 189,471 miles on 6 May 2026, 8,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,460 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,011 miles
Average per year
10,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,471 miles
  • 2025 – 181,460 miles
  • 2024 – 173,480 miles
  • 2023 – 161,801 miles
  • 2022 – 148,348 miles
  • 2021 – 143,902 miles
  • 2020 – 136,343 miles
  • 2019 – 129,509 miles
  • 2018 – 123,257 miles
  • 2017 – 110,376 miles
  • 2016 – 98,288 miles
  • 2015 – 86,373 miles
  • 2014 – 68,621 miles
  • 2013 – 47,866 miles
  • 2012 – 27,711 miles
  • 2011 – 25,805 miles
  • 2010 – 20,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,471 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split away (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 front bush starting to split away (5.3.4 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,471 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    189,471 miles
    Test number
    545071174194
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split away (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 front bush starting to split away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail189,471 miles (+8,011)2 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,471 miles
    Test number
    916225165519
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to split away (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 front bush starting to split away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass181,460 miles (+7,980)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    181,460 miles
    Test number
    652045908522
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass173,480 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    173,480 miles
    Test number
    767898137439
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail173,480 miles (+1)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,480 miles
    Test number
    653264606846
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail173,479 miles (+11,678)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,479 miles
    Test number
    145614153439
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside - rearmost inner bushes, starting to perish and show some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear axle join (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass161,801 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    161,801 miles
    Test number
    219322165449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail161,797 miles (+13,449)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,797 miles
    Test number
    761761028994
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight has water ingress
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass148,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    148,348 miles
    Test number
    884760052536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail148,348 miles (+4,446)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,348 miles
    Test number
    146547838941
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass143,902 miles (+7,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,902 miles
    Test number
    690552233331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))

  12. Pass136,343 miles (+6,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,343 miles
    Test number
    604531692695
    • 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))

  13. Pass129,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,509 miles
    Test number
    563317480362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail129,509 miles (+6,252)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,509 miles
    Test number
    553798797101
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass123,257 miles (+12,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    123,257 miles
    Test number
    312209407613
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted

  16. Pass110,376 miles (+12,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    110,376 miles
    Test number
    294038100278
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  17. Pass98,288 miles (+11,915)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,288 miles
    Test number
    461970068603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,373 miles (+17,752)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,373 miles
    Test number
    425716005154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,621 miles
    Test number
    147247594487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail68,619 miles (+20,753)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,619 miles
    Test number
    269457094044
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass47,866 miles (+20,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,866 miles
    Test number
    195340103109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass27,711 miles (+1,906)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,711 miles
    Test number
    106034402145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,805 miles (+5,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    25,805 miles
    Test number
    399533341309
    • 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)

  24. Pass20,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    20,296 miles
    Test number
    522600440351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T30 BLP

Does T30 BLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T30 BLP is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T30 BLP?
The MOT on T30 BLP is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T30 BLP done?
T30 BLP was recorded at 189,471 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 10,975 miles a year.
Has T30 BLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 BLP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T30 BLP 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 T30 BLP find?
T30 BLP passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 3 more.

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