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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

T40 PPLMOT history

T40 PPL is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
139,240 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 PPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 PPL was last recorded at 139,240 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,240 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,240 miles
  • 2025 – 136,093 miles
  • 2024 – 130,496 miles
  • 2023 – 121,812 miles
  • 2022 – 121,764 miles
  • 2021 – 118,046 miles
  • 2019 – 110,332 miles
  • 2018 – 104,494 miles
  • 2017 – 95,951 miles
  • 2016 – 90,914 miles
  • 2015 – 84,936 miles
  • 2014 – 81,070 miles
  • 2013 – 77,245 miles
  • 2012 – 73,784 miles
  • 2011 – 70,269 miles
  • 2010 – 63,888 miles
  • 2009 – 59,302 miles
  • 2008 – 53,548 miles
  • 2007 – 47,774 miles
  • 2006 – 42,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,240 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Signs of oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,240 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    139,240 miles
    Test number
    375240407219
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail139,240 miles (+3,147)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,240 miles
    Test number
    210515209722
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass136,093 miles (+38)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    136,093 miles
    Test number
    381558715131
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded

  4. Fail136,055 miles (+5,559)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,055 miles
    Test number
    489594848858
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside reversing lamp not working

  5. Pass130,496 miles (+8,684)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    130,496 miles
    Test number
    750479266282
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass121,812 miles (+48)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,812 miles
    Test number
    230275655083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower seal corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lower seal corroded
    • AdvisorySigns of oil leak

  7. Fail121,764 miles (+3,718)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,764 miles
    Test number
    695244052704
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower seal corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lower seal corroded
    • AdvisorySigns of oil leak

  8. Pass118,046 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,046 miles
    Test number
    901700688810
    • AdvisoryEML indicating malfunction
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms towards the front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower seals corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms towards the front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lower seals corroded
    • AdvisorySigns of oil leak

  9. Fail118,046 miles (+459)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,046 miles
    Test number
    334946897384
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms towards the front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lower seals corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms towards the front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lower seals corroded
    • AdvisorySigns of oil leak

  10. Pass117,587 miles (+7)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,587 miles
    Test number
    574709892832
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail117,580 miles (+7,248)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,580 miles
    Test number
    988983731707
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass110,332 miles (+5,838)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,332 miles
    Test number
    832645108568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,494 miles (+8,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,494 miles
    Test number
    191036590925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in front suspension castor bar front mounts both sides.

  14. Pass95,951 miles (+5,037)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,951 miles
    Test number
    845488423703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    90,914 miles
    Test number
    806087091937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,914 miles (+5,978)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,914 miles
    Test number
    780537290944
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  17. Pass84,936 miles (+3,866)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,936 miles
    Test number
    507530095176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,070 miles (+3,825)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,070 miles
    Test number
    556662364263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front front wishbone arm has slight play inner bush.

  19. Pass77,245 miles (+3,461)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,245 miles
    Test number
    408959453290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,784 miles (+3,515)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    73,784 miles
    Test number
    336551362228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs wearing thin

  21. Pass70,269 miles (+6,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,269 miles
    Test number
    468641671210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass63,888 miles (+4,586)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,888 miles
    Test number
    612061570280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,302 miles (+5,754)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,302 miles
    Test number
    111199359290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,548 miles (+5,774)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,548 miles
    Test number
    884466168258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,774 miles (+5,443)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    47,774 miles
    Test number
    290875667262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,331 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,331 miles
    Test number
    344009466273
    • 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)

Questions about T40 PPL

Does T40 PPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 PPL is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 PPL?
The MOT on T40 PPL is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 PPL done?
T40 PPL was recorded at 139,240 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 5,015 miles a year.
Has T40 PPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 PPL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 PPL 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 T40 PPL find?
T40 PPL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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