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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,497 cc

T6 BMLMOT history

T6 BML is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 24 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 188,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
188,747 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T6 BML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T6 BML was last recorded at 188,747 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 7,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,907 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,840 miles
Average per year
7,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,747 miles
  • 2024 – 180,907 miles
  • 2016 – 172,057 miles
  • 2014 – 169,259 miles
  • 2013 – 154,954 miles
  • 2012 – 144,350 miles
  • 2011 – 129,163 miles
  • 2010 – 114,916 miles
  • 2009 – 98,727 miles
  • 2008 – 81,489 miles
  • 2007 – 64,613 miles
  • 2006 – 46,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,747 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 255/40x17 (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear tyre SPLITING BADLY on outer side wall 255/40x17

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,747 miles (+7,840)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    188,747 miles
    Test number
    752533563375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    180,907 miles
    Test number
    905284753797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail180,907 miles (+8,850)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,907 miles
    Test number
    574133293395
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass172,057 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    172,057 miles
    Test number
    639794343440
    • DangerousNearside Rear tyre SPLITING BADLY on outer side wall 255/40x17
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 255/40x17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components

  5. Fail172,057 miles (+2,798)1 dangerous13 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,057 miles
    Test number
    733239099906
    • DangerousNearside Rear tyre SPLITING BADLY on outer side wall 255/40x17
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and worn (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and worn (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded and worn (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 255/40x17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components

  6. Pass169,259 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    169,259 miles
    Test number
    928998684209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail169,259 miles (+14,305)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,259 miles
    Test number
    968402784284
    • FailureNearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass154,954 miles (+10,604)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    154,954 miles
    Test number
    196483773231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,350 miles (+15,187)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    144,350 miles
    Test number
    435975372209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,163 miles (+14,247)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    129,163 miles
    Test number
    755005981222
    • NoteUnable to open offside rear door from outside

  11. Pass114,916 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    114,916 miles
    Test number
    441270670245
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket snapped
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on inner edge

  12. Fail114,916 miles (+16,189)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,916 miles
    Test number
    463910070268
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket snapped
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on inner edge

  13. Pass98,727 miles (+17,238)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    98,727 miles
    Test number
    531027859202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,489 miles (+16,876)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    81,489 miles
    Test number
    920174678277
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass64,613 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    64,613 miles
    Test number
    322087567453
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail64,613 miles (+18,570)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,613 miles
    Test number
    914197967232
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass46,043 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    46,043 miles
    Test number
    353837676204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,923 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,923 miles
    Test number
    134463126273
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Questions about T6 BML

Does T6 BML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T6 BML is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T6 BML?
The MOT on T6 BML is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T6 BML done?
T6 BML was recorded at 188,747 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 7,394 miles a year.
Has T6 BML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T6 BML has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T6 BML 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 BML find?
T6 BML passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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