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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

T4 OGCMOT history

T4 OGC is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 28 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 154,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 May 2023
Mileage
154,589 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 OGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2023
Latest MOT test
25 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 OGC was last recorded at 154,589 miles on 25 May 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,589 miles · 20 May 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,589 miles
  • 2021 – 143,866 miles
  • 2020 – 143,859 miles
  • 2019 – 118,647 miles
  • 2018 – 106,725 miles
  • 2017 – 102,789 miles
  • 2016 – 92,716 miles
  • 2015 – 75,836 miles
  • 2014 – 63,145 miles
  • 2013 – 58,953 miles
  • 2012 – 56,339 miles
  • 2010 – 42,776 miles
  • 2009 – 35,558 miles
  • 2008 – 29,518 miles
  • 2007 – 25,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,589 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,589 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    154,589 miles
    Test number
    429700728591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail154,589 miles (+10,723)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,589 miles
    Test number
    908476862624
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass143,866 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    143,866 miles
    Test number
    451513629365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail143,865 miles (+6)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,865 miles
    Test number
    940304626532
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage is not secure to the vehicle structure rack arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail143,859 miles (+25,212)1 dangerous9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,859 miles
    Test number
    619958155580
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass118,647 miles (+137)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,647 miles
    Test number
    893401407813
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush on lower arm thru hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower effort to nearside park brake indicating there may be a problem

  7. Fail118,510 miles (+11,785)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,510 miles
    Test number
    780118145083
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush on lower arm thru hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLower effort to nearside park brake indicating there may be a problem

  8. Pass106,725 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,725 miles
    Test number
    305663944316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  9. Fail106,723 miles (+3,934)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,723 miles
    Test number
    813064553072
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass102,789 miles (+10,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,789 miles
    Test number
    287333758648
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass92,716 miles (+16,880)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,716 miles
    Test number
    191607352174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,836 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,836 miles
    Test number
    267464705430
    • 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)

  13. Fail75,836 miles (+12,691)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,836 miles
    Test number
    898084805152
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  14. Pass63,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,145 miles
    Test number
    339579894030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,145 miles (+4,192)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,145 miles
    Test number
    307147194099
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass58,953 miles (+2,614)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,953 miles
    Test number
    678051963043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,339 miles (+13,563)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,339 miles
    Test number
    685997702038
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust...n/s/r tyre cuts in tred pattern and side wall and outter side wall damaged
    • NotePuncture warning light on

  18. Pass42,776 miles (+7,218)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,776 miles
    Test number
    450513670272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,558 miles
    Test number
    490760309497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,558 miles (+6,040)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,558 miles
    Test number
    953389699207
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass29,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,518 miles
    Test number
    981008698278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,518 miles (+4,393)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,518 miles
    Test number
    332548998461
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs and pads worn low.

  23. Pass25,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,125 miles
    Test number
    431435487229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,125 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,125 miles
    Test number
    984645187299
    • 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)

Questions about T4 OGC

Does T4 OGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T4 OGC expired on 24 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T4 OGC?
The MOT on T4 OGC expired on 24 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T4 OGC done?
T4 OGC was recorded at 154,589 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2022, an average of 8,857 miles a year.
Has T4 OGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 OGC has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T4 OGC 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 OGC find?
T4 OGC passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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