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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,497 cc

T8 FRKMOT history

T8 FRK is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 25 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
99,622 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 FRK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 FRK was last recorded at 99,622 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 5,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,045 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,577 miles
Average per year
4,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,622 miles
  • 2025 – 94,045 miles
  • 2024 – 86,001 miles
  • 2023 – 78,657 miles
  • 2022 – 72,140 miles
  • 2020 – 66,840 miles
  • 2019 – 63,828 miles
  • 2018 – 59,380 miles
  • 2017 – 57,026 miles
  • 2016 – 54,146 miles
  • 2015 – 49,652 miles
  • 2014 – 46,582 miles
  • 2013 – 43,842 miles
  • 2012 – 40,460 miles
  • 2011 – 29,406 miles
  • 2010 – 23,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,622 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed chafed / cracking

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged has a small nick

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front daytime running light on-op

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed chafed / cracking

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,622 miles (+5,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    99,622 miles
    Test number
    712142703069
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

  2. Pass94,045 miles (+8,044)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    94,045 miles
    Test number
    764020266012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,001 miles (+7,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    86,001 miles
    Test number
    910723350538
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass78,657 miles (+201)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,657 miles
    Test number
    878473174621
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed chafed / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged has a small nick (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed chafed / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running light on-op
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s slight lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Fail78,456 miles (+6,316)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,456 miles
    Test number
    818509247969
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed chafed / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged has a small nick (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed chafed / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running light on-op
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s slight lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass72,140 miles (+53)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,140 miles
    Test number
    187307451428
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Offside front wheel fitted with a non-runflat tyre, unlikely the other 3 wheels. Recommend replacing with a runflat tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail72,087 miles (+5,247)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,087 miles
    Test number
    415028281472
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Offside front wheel fitted with a non-runflat tyre, unlikely the other 3 wheels. Recommend replacing with a runflat tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass66,840 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,840 miles
    Test number
    293795778971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing / cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail66,839 miles (+3,011)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,839 miles
    Test number
    810338019320
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing / cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass63,828 miles (+4,448)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,828 miles
    Test number
    212312089248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,380 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,380 miles
    Test number
    553051246571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail59,379 miles (+2,353)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,379 miles
    Test number
    174290380028
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass57,026 miles (+2,880)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,026 miles
    Test number
    433675247911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,146 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,146 miles
    Test number
    206011833103
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFactory covers fitted obscuring testable items
    • AdvisoryLoose steering wheel cover removed prior to test

  15. Fail54,146 miles (+4,494)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,146 miles
    Test number
    366264004177
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFactory covers fitted obscuring testable items
    • AdvisoryLoose steering wheel cover removed prior to test

  16. Pass49,652 miles (+3,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,652 miles
    Test number
    702658696872
    • AdvisoryEngine and sills covers fitted

  17. Pass46,582 miles (+2,740)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    46,582 miles
    Test number
    417499144461
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle smoke emmisions so clean they did not register on smoke tester

  18. Pass43,842 miles (+3,382)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    43,842 miles
    Test number
    239048943369
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass40,460 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,460 miles
    Test number
    167275942355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,454 miles (+3,747)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,454 miles
    Test number
    947980042388
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOsf tyre out of shape and splitting

  21. Pass36,707 miles (+7,301)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,707 miles
    Test number
    509734342195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly worn on edge

  22. Pass29,406 miles (+6,143)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,406 miles
    Test number
    588811831171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,263 miles
    Test number
    990952730176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 FRK

Does T8 FRK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 FRK is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 FRK?
The MOT on T8 FRK is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 FRK done?
T8 FRK was recorded at 99,622 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 4,881 miles a year.
Has T8 FRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 FRK has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T8 FRK 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 T8 FRK find?
T8 FRK passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s.

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