BMW 525
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc
T70 BMVMOT history
T70 BMV is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 167,617 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 167,617 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,433 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T70 BMV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 28 Sept 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T70 BMV was last recorded at 167,617 miles on 3 Dec 2024, 2,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 165,307 miles · 12 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,310 miles
- Average per year
- 5,433 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 167,617 miles
- 2023 – 165,307 miles
- 2022 – 163,793 miles
- 2021 – 158,997 miles
- 2019 – 149,575 miles
- 2018 – 144,169 miles
- 2017 – 138,659 miles
- 2016 – 134,129 miles
- 2015 – 130,071 miles
- 2014 – 125,248 miles
- 2013 – 119,947 miles
- 2012 – 113,358 miles
- 2011 – 108,466 miles
- 2010 – 103,374 miles
- 2009 – 100,724 miles
- 2008 – 94,088 miles
- 2007 – 87,714 miles
- 2006 – 75,292 miles
- 2005 – 63,410 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,617 miles
- MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,617 miles (+2,310)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 167,617 miles
- Test number
- 918591875210
- MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,307 miles (+1,514)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 165,307 miles
- Test number
- 354684008565
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass163,793 miles (+4,796)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2023
- Odometer
- 163,793 miles
- Test number
- 823241684750
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass158,997 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 158,997 miles
- Test number
- 703697182160
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail158,997 miles (+9,422)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,997 miles
- Test number
- 568267306085
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,575 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 149,575 miles
- Test number
- 449273358513
- MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail149,568 miles (+35)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,568 miles
- Test number
- 699351000203
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail149,533 miles (+5,364)8 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,533 miles
- Test number
- 147968614024
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust hear shield loose
Pass144,169 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 144,169 miles
- Test number
- 602376984777
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail144,168 miles (+5,509)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,168 miles
- Test number
- 661598290378
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,659 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 138,659 miles
- Test number
- 926345369416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,658 miles (+4,529)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,658 miles
- Test number
- 681404368929
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass134,129 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 134,129 miles
- Test number
- 142968811994
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,116 miles (+4,045)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,116 miles
- Test number
- 156792423010
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass130,071 miles (+4,823)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 130,071 miles
- Test number
- 784128338000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,248 miles (+5,301)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 125,248 miles
- Test number
- 409367434428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,947 miles (+6,589)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 119,947 miles
- Test number
- 845488943357
- 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)
Pass113,358 miles (+4,892)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 113,358 miles
- Test number
- 845651042322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,466 miles (+5,092)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 108,466 miles
- Test number
- 298664541302
- NoteOffside parking brake has reduced effort
Pass103,374 miles (+2,650)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 103,374 miles
- Test number
- 871789640376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,724 miles (+6,636)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 100,724 miles
- Test number
- 754520029389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,088 miles (+6,374)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 94,088 miles
- Test number
- 670763208380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,714 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 87,714 miles
- Test number
- 191830177296
- NoteHandbrake efficiency recorded at 17% indicating requireing attention
Fail87,714 miles (+12,422)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,714 miles
- Test number
- 204610477245
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass75,292 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 75,292 miles
- Test number
- 344220676446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,292 miles (+11,882)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,292 miles
- Test number
- 754469766242
- FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureBrake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass63,410 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 63,410 miles
- Test number
- 753952175259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T70 BMV
- Does T70 BMV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T70 BMV expired on 2 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T70 BMV?
- The MOT on T70 BMV expired on 2 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T70 BMV done?
- T70 BMV was recorded at 167,617 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2024, an average of 5,433 miles a year.
- Has T70 BMV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T70 BMV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on T70 BMV 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 T70 BMV find?
- T70 BMV passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; oil leak, but not excessive engine.
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