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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

T6 AUYMOT history

T6 AUY is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 190,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
190,782 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T6 AUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T6 AUY was last recorded at 190,782 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,689 miles · 20 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
8,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,782 miles
  • 2025 – 187,579 miles
  • 2024 – 184,764 miles
  • 2023 – 181,333 miles
  • 2022 – 178,106 miles
  • 2021 – 174,260 miles
  • 2020 – 171,362 miles
  • 2019 – 168,040 miles
  • 2018 – 163,561 miles
  • 2017 – 158,328 miles
  • 2016 – 154,709 miles
  • 2015 – 144,962 miles
  • 2014 – 134,765 miles
  • 2013 – 125,069 miles
  • 2012 – 109,027 miles
  • 2011 – 89,192 miles
  • 2010 – 73,508 miles
  • 2009 – 51,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,782 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Engine oil level low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear SEAT BELT BUCKLE OUTER CASING MISSING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,782 miles (+93)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    190,782 miles
    Test number
    171273487495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail190,689 miles (+3,110)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,689 miles
    Test number
    816279914634
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass187,579 miles (+2,815)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    187,579 miles
    Test number
    808656218268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt buckle casing missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  4. Pass184,764 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    184,764 miles
    Test number
    297254810143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear SEAT BELT BUCKLE OUTER CASING MISSING

  5. Fail184,761 miles (+3,428)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,761 miles
    Test number
    542893912201
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure BRACKETS BROKEN (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear SEAT BELT BUCKLE OUTER CASING MISSING

  6. Pass181,333 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    181,333 miles
    Test number
    670875583179
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail181,333 miles (+3,227)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,333 miles
    Test number
    279807000991
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass178,106 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    178,106 miles
    Test number
    206706739640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail178,093 miles (+3,833)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,093 miles
    Test number
    156628550105
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass174,260 miles (+2,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    174,260 miles
    Test number
    409305201374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass171,362 miles (+3,322)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    171,362 miles
    Test number
    579820807703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass168,040 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    168,040 miles
    Test number
    464374038188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail168,006 miles (+4,445)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,006 miles
    Test number
    320445277985
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

  14. Pass163,561 miles (+5,233)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    163,561 miles
    Test number
    196887116081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass158,328 miles (+3,619)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    158,328 miles
    Test number
    313253962213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass154,709 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    154,709 miles
    Test number
    287845894656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail154,704 miles (+9,742)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,704 miles
    Test number
    729311488524
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass144,962 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    144,962 miles
    Test number
    159889445160
    • NoteN/s /r seat belt buckle caseing damaged

  19. Fail144,962 miles (+10,197)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,962 miles
    Test number
    757249345169
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s /r seat belt buckle caseing damaged

  20. Pass134,765 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    134,765 miles
    Test number
    858820264146
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on but pads ok

  21. Fail134,765 miles (+9,696)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,765 miles
    Test number
    619140664188
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on but pads ok

  22. Pass125,069 miles (+16,042)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    125,069 miles
    Test number
    525884353193
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteWiper blades worn

  23. Fail109,027 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,027 miles
    Test number
    136631752107
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r handbrake slightly low reading

  24. Pass109,027 miles (+19,835)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    109,027 miles
    Test number
    329541852175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r handbrake slightly low reading

  25. Pass89,192 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    89,192 miles
    Test number
    326007721158
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Fail89,192 miles (+15,684)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,192 miles
    Test number
    945953621181
    • DangerousParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass73,508 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    73,508 miles
    Test number
    251494510120
    • NoteBoth front brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteN/S Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/S Front tyre has slight wear on inner and outer edges

  28. Fail73,508 miles (+22,241)1 dangerous2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,508 miles
    Test number
    942114010185
    • DangerousTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteN/S Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/S Front tyre has slight wear on inner and outer edges

  29. Pass51,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,267 miles
    Test number
    670065579124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T6 AUY

Does T6 AUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T6 AUY is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T6 AUY?
The MOT on T6 AUY is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T6 AUY done?
T6 AUY was recorded at 190,782 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 8,126 miles a year.
Has T6 AUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T6 AUY has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T6 AUY 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 T6 AUY find?
T6 AUY passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front coil spring corroded; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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