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BMW 525

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc

T4 CUKMOT history

T4 CUK is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 14 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 202,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2023
Mileage
202,542 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 CUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 CUK was last recorded at 202,542 miles on 5 Jul 2022, 9,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,480 miles · 9 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
9,062 miles
Average per year
9,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 202,542 miles
  • 2021 – 193,480 miles
  • 2020 – 183,513 miles
  • 2019 – 167,000 miles
  • 2018 – 156,533 miles
  • 2017 – 145,731 miles
  • 2016 – 134,942 miles
  • 2015 – 126,352 miles
  • 2014 – 114,087 miles
  • 2013 – 107,085 miles
  • 2012 – 94,403 miles
  • 2011 – 82,441 miles
  • 2010 – 79,654 miles
  • 2009 – 74,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,542 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,542 miles (+9,062)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    202,542 miles
    Test number
    702430480321
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass193,480 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    193,480 miles
    Test number
    710075663898
    • MinorRear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail193,479 miles (+9,966)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,479 miles
    Test number
    606416487600
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both reducing output (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass183,513 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    183,513 miles
    Test number
    202592598091
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail183,512 miles (+16,512)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,512 miles
    Test number
    565201983188
    • 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 Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass167,000 miles (+10,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    167,000 miles
    Test number
    965270776742
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass156,533 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    156,533 miles
    Test number
    698805761369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Fail156,533 miles (+10,802)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,533 miles
    Test number
    577031638307
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Pass145,731 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    145,731 miles
    Test number
    625169012349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged next to lower ferral (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySpare tyre flat
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted

  10. Fail145,730 miles (+10,788)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,730 miles
    Test number
    555093705838
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged next to lower ferral (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySpare tyre flat
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted

  11. Pass134,942 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    134,942 miles
    Test number
    535426490273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted covering some components

  12. Fail134,942 miles (+8,590)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,942 miles
    Test number
    840402593984
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted covering some components

  13. Pass126,352 miles (+12,265)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    126,352 miles
    Test number
    116718795434
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass114,087 miles (+7,002)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    114,087 miles
    Test number
    115667694076
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  15. Pass107,085 miles (+12,682)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    107,085 miles
    Test number
    238600403172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,403 miles (+11,962)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    94,403 miles
    Test number
    397937702115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,441 miles (+2,787)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,441 miles
    Test number
    766444491061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,654 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,654 miles
    Test number
    281766140124
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass79,654 miles (+5,021)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    79,654 miles
    Test number
    513916140125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,633 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,633 miles
    Test number
    644522939109
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOffside front postion lamp not working(secondary light)

  21. Pass74,633 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,633 miles
    Test number
    984372339114
    • NoteOffside front postion lamp not working(secondary light)

Questions about T4 CUK

Does T4 CUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T4 CUK expired on 21 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T4 CUK?
The MOT on T4 CUK expired on 21 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T4 CUK done?
T4 CUK was recorded at 202,542 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2022, an average of 9,729 miles a year.
Has T4 CUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 CUK has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T4 CUK 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 T4 CUK find?
T4 CUK passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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