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BMW 525

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,497 cc

T70 SAWMOT history

T70 SAW is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 25 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2023
Mileage
118,817 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T70 SAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T70 SAW was last recorded at 118,817 miles on 10 Dec 2022, 6,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,199 miles · 23 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
6,618 miles
Average per year
6,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 118,817 miles
  • 2021 – 112,199 miles
  • 2019 – 106,844 miles
  • 2018 – 98,610 miles
  • 2017 – 94,606 miles
  • 2016 – 87,628 miles
  • 2015 – 80,747 miles
  • 2014 – 67,940 miles
  • 2013 – 65,081 miles
  • 2012 – 54,908 miles
  • 2011 – 45,000 miles
  • 2010 – 39,068 miles
  • 2009 – 33,720 miles
  • 2008 – 26,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,817 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,817 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    118,817 miles
    Test number
    185659545118
    • 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))

  2. Fail118,817 miles (+6,618)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,817 miles
    Test number
    752993581061
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))

  3. Pass112,199 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    112,199 miles
    Test number
    739140126342
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail112,199 miles (+5,355)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,199 miles
    Test number
    800872659568
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass106,844 miles (+8,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,844 miles
    Test number
    380068512157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass98,610 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,610 miles
    Test number
    547953974874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,606 miles (+6,978)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,606 miles
    Test number
    656919724577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,628 miles (+6,881)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,628 miles
    Test number
    583740983667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,747 miles (+12,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,747 miles
    Test number
    130277620013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass67,940 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,940 miles
    Test number
    696969034260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,937 miles (+2,856)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,937 miles
    Test number
    488988534236
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  12. Pass65,081 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,081 miles
    Test number
    167696753240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,055 miles (+332)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,055 miles
    Test number
    125184853201
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass64,723 miles (+9,815)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,723 miles
    Test number
    176262733229
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass54,908 miles (+9,908)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    54,908 miles
    Test number
    146894532273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,000 miles
    Test number
    349985231422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail45,000 miles (+5,932)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,000 miles
    Test number
    688185931278
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass39,068 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    39,068 miles
    Test number
    151353720243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,040 miles (+5,320)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,040 miles
    Test number
    152641420223
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass33,720 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,720 miles
    Test number
    393313509345
    • 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)

  21. Fail33,720 miles (+7,648)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,720 miles
    Test number
    552773509342
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  22. Pass26,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    26,072 miles
    Test number
    491562088294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,072 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,072 miles
    Test number
    632852488297
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Questions about T70 SAW

Does T70 SAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T70 SAW expired on 22 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T70 SAW?
The MOT on T70 SAW expired on 22 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T70 SAW done?
T70 SAW was recorded at 118,817 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2022, an average of 6,545 miles a year.
Has T70 SAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T70 SAW has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T70 SAW 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 SAW find?
T70 SAW passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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