BMW logo

BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

T3 CFXMOT history

T3 CFX is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 23 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 168,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
168,550 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,398 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T3 CFX in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T3 CFX
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
23 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 CFX was last recorded at 168,550 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 6,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,063 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,487 miles
Average per year
6,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,550 miles
  • 2024 – 162,063 miles
  • 2023 – 159,955 miles
  • 2022 – 158,120 miles
  • 2021 – 154,361 miles
  • 2019 – 147,608 miles
  • 2018 – 140,926 miles
  • 2016 – 134,291 miles
  • 2015 – 127,330 miles
  • 2013 – 115,256 miles
  • 2012 – 105,279 miles
  • 2011 – 95,647 miles
  • 2010 – 85,492 miles
  • 2009 – 75,213 miles
  • 2008 – 64,323 miles
  • 2007 – 53,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,550 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,550 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    168,550 miles
    Test number
    340297464377
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail168,550 miles (+6,487)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,550 miles
    Test number
    855913843107
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault checked out no faults in system found light gone out (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass162,063 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    162,063 miles
    Test number
    122729757392
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail162,063 miles (+2,108)2 dangerous3 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,063 miles
    Test number
    993541319846
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass159,955 miles (+32)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    159,955 miles
    Test number
    275847946631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted under vehicle

  6. Fail159,923 miles (+1,803)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,923 miles
    Test number
    157536889374
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted under vehicle

  7. Pass158,120 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    158,120 miles
    Test number
    750140221684
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail158,120 miles (+3,759)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,120 miles
    Test number
    740087864693
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad warning wire detached
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  9. Pass154,361 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,361 miles
    Test number
    510708883112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TCA arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail154,361 miles (+6,753)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,361 miles
    Test number
    573219423899
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TCA arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass147,608 miles (+6,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    147,608 miles
    Test number
    823663404868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass140,926 miles (+6,635)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    140,926 miles
    Test number
    372908098994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,291 miles (+6,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    134,291 miles
    Test number
    951996612792
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear offside and nearside tyre edges starting to wear

  14. Pass127,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    127,330 miles
    Test number
    159449665021
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail127,330 miles (+12,074)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,330 miles
    Test number
    717195665029
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass115,256 miles (+9,977)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    115,256 miles
    Test number
    919943233339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,279 miles (+9,632)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    105,279 miles
    Test number
    588819832345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,647 miles (+10,155)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    95,647 miles
    Test number
    419736721314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    85,492 miles
    Test number
    883718600380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,492 miles (+10,279)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,492 miles
    Test number
    712518800336
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass75,213 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    75,213 miles
    Test number
    591176109388
    • NoteCenter brakelight wirring completely disconnected

  22. Fail75,211 miles (+10,888)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,211 miles
    Test number
    731656709369
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass64,323 miles (+10,410)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    64,323 miles
    Test number
    413652108396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    53,913 miles
    Test number
    160711937324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 CFX

Does T3 CFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 CFX is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T3 CFX?
The MOT on T3 CFX is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 CFX done?
T3 CFX was recorded at 168,550 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 6,398 miles a year.
Has T3 CFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 CFX has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T3 CFX 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 T3 CFX find?
T3 CFX passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush worn; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on inner edge, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T3C registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.