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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

T888 SCDMOT history

T888 SCD is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 28 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 162,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
162,447 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 SCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 SCD was last recorded at 162,447 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 5,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,850 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,597 miles
Average per year
6,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,447 miles
  • 2025 – 156,850 miles
  • 2024 – 150,954 miles
  • 2023 – 145,495 miles
  • 2022 – 138,829 miles
  • 2021 – 131,386 miles
  • 2020 – 126,470 miles
  • 2019 – 124,224 miles
  • 2018 – 119,845 miles
  • 2017 – 108,300 miles
  • 2016 – 95,206 miles
  • 2015 – 91,719 miles
  • 2014 – 81,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,447 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,447 miles (+5,597)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    162,447 miles
    Test number
    120871504716
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass156,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    156,850 miles
    Test number
    553829010616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail156,850 miles (+5,896)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,850 miles
    Test number
    895212387168
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass150,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    150,954 miles
    Test number
    753454793971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail150,954 miles (+5,459)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,954 miles
    Test number
    390707989541
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass145,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    145,495 miles
    Test number
    793484333824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail145,495 miles (+6,666)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,495 miles
    Test number
    447182651358
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  8. Pass138,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,829 miles
    Test number
    446820871042
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail138,829 miles (+7,443)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,829 miles
    Test number
    746408441422
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass131,386 miles (+4,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    131,386 miles
    Test number
    970175053368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass126,470 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,470 miles
    Test number
    263573466644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,224 miles (+4,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2020
    Odometer
    124,224 miles
    Test number
    390566259847
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass119,845 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    119,845 miles
    Test number
    392104290488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,771 miles (+11,471)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,771 miles
    Test number
    777498328164
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass108,300 miles (+13,094)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,300 miles
    Test number
    779242811690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,206 miles (+3,487)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,206 miles
    Test number
    107782576186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,719 miles (+9,733)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,719 miles
    Test number
    759727435036
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on the outter edge

  18. Pass81,986 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,986 miles
    Test number
    158575444063
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T888 SCD

Does T888 SCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 SCD is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T888 SCD?
The MOT on T888 SCD is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T888 SCD done?
T888 SCD was recorded at 162,447 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 6,745 miles a year.
Has T888 SCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 SCD has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T888 SCD 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 T888 SCD find?
T888 SCD passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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