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BMW 525

Purple · Diesel · 2008 · 2,497 cc

T31 GNMMOT history

T31 GNM is a purple diesel BMW 525 first used on 2 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 131,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
131,202 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 GNM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 GNM was last recorded at 131,202 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 2,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,064 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,138 miles
Average per year
4,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,202 miles
  • 2025 – 129,064 miles
  • 2024 – 125,355 miles
  • 2023 – 121,140 miles
  • 2021 – 115,725 miles
  • 2020 – 113,352 miles
  • 2019 – 103,795 miles
  • 2018 – 98,633 miles
  • 2017 – 94,265 miles
  • 2016 – 89,081 miles
  • 2015 – 85,394 miles
  • 2014 – 78,498 miles
  • 2013 – 71,538 miles
  • 2012 – 64,501 miles
  • 2011 – 57,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,202 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,202 miles (+2,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    131,202 miles
    Test number
    185992587532
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,064 miles (+3,709)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    129,064 miles
    Test number
    172834163001
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  3. Pass125,355 miles (+4,215)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,355 miles
    Test number
    170639439011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,140 miles (+5,415)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,140 miles
    Test number
    912348273836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,725 miles (+2,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,725 miles
    Test number
    654218777667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 201mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass113,352 miles (+9,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,352 miles
    Test number
    689484055953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/35 19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass103,795 miles (+51)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,795 miles
    Test number
    431491193843
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail103,744 miles (+5,111)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,744 miles
    Test number
    761963049052
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy rear silencer removed (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass98,633 miles (+4,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,633 miles
    Test number
    930028713678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass94,265 miles (+5,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,265 miles
    Test number
    386804900710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass89,081 miles (+3,687)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,081 miles
    Test number
    678997330523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,394 miles (+6,896)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,394 miles
    Test number
    887241135128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,498 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,498 miles
    Test number
    399473934173
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass78,498 miles (+6,960)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,498 miles
    Test number
    838443634195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,538 miles
    Test number
    399216233174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,538 miles (+7,037)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,538 miles
    Test number
    706036233145
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass64,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,501 miles
    Test number
    739096742168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,501 miles (+6,565)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,501 miles
    Test number
    378326242153
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass57,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,936 miles
    Test number
    296465441148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 GNM

Does T31 GNM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T31 GNM is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T31 GNM?
The MOT on T31 GNM is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T31 GNM done?
T31 GNM was recorded at 131,202 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 4,982 miles a year.
Has T31 GNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 GNM has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T31 GNM 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 T31 GNM find?
T31 GNM passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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