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BMW 525

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

T500 TEOMOT history

T500 TEO is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 6 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2026
Mileage
95,986 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 TEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 TEO was last recorded at 95,986 miles on 2 Jul 2025, 4,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,172 miles · 16 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,814 miles
Average per year
3,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,986 miles
  • 2024 – 91,172 miles
  • 2023 – 81,538 miles
  • 2022 – 79,775 miles
  • 2021 – 77,327 miles
  • 2020 – 74,261 miles
  • 2019 – 70,399 miles
  • 2018 – 66,618 miles
  • 2017 – 64,654 miles
  • 2013 – 63,799 miles
  • 2012 – 61,096 miles
  • 2011 – 58,430 miles
  • 2010 – 55,343 miles
  • 2009 – 53,379 miles
  • 2008 – 48,017 miles
  • 2007 – 41,936 miles
  • 2006 – 34,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,986 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,986 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    95,986 miles
    Test number
    394931485543
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail95,986 miles (+4,814)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,986 miles
    Test number
    506128623269
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass91,172 miles (+9,634)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    91,172 miles
    Test number
    422779929285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,538 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    81,538 miles
    Test number
    516043270011
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail81,499 miles (+1,724)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,499 miles
    Test number
    126146409911
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,775 miles (+2,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    79,775 miles
    Test number
    341774027555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass77,327 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    77,327 miles
    Test number
    618981910548
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail77,327 miles (+3,066)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,327 miles
    Test number
    944839037223
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,261 miles (+3,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    74,261 miles
    Test number
    377890874010
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass70,399 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,399 miles
    Test number
    459978951803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,295 miles (+3,677)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,295 miles
    Test number
    983122748781
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass66,618 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,618 miles
    Test number
    491325209092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,654 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,654 miles
    Test number
    143286328856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,799 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,799 miles
    Test number
    595096513302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,096 miles (+2,666)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,096 miles
    Test number
    387385902366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,430 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    58,430 miles
    Test number
    486246011334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,343 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,343 miles
    Test number
    310366500392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,379 miles (+5,362)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,379 miles
    Test number
    823944199298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,017 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,017 miles
    Test number
    292086598210
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass48,017 miles (+6,081)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,017 miles
    Test number
    371046998436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,936 miles (+7,749)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,936 miles
    Test number
    322242807330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,187 miles
    Test number
    374576796466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 TEO

Does T500 TEO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 TEO expired on 1 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 TEO?
The MOT on T500 TEO expired on 1 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 TEO done?
T500 TEO was recorded at 95,986 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2025, an average of 3,306 miles a year.
Has T500 TEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 TEO has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 TEO 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 T500 TEO find?
T500 TEO passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides, and 2 more.

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