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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

T8 SDYMOT history

T8 SDY is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 31 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 121,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
121,307 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 SDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 SDY was last recorded at 121,307 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 9,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,151 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,156 miles
Average per year
6,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,307 miles
  • 2025 – 112,151 miles
  • 2024 – 103,116 miles
  • 2023 – 91,836 miles
  • 2022 – 82,749 miles
  • 2021 – 74,712 miles
  • 2020 – 69,360 miles
  • 2019 – 65,121 miles
  • 2018 – 60,893 miles
  • 2017 – 56,875 miles
  • 2016 – 52,482 miles
  • 2015 – 47,775 miles
  • 2014 – 37,594 miles
  • 2013 – 28,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,307 miles
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,307 miles (+9,156)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    121,307 miles
    Test number
    479179822074
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass112,151 miles (+9,035)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    112,151 miles
    Test number
    433314608963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,116 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,116 miles
    Test number
    296829994394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail103,099 miles (+11,263)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,099 miles
    Test number
    404477217381
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass91,836 miles (+9,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,836 miles
    Test number
    358294618802
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass82,749 miles (+8,037)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,749 miles
    Test number
    703966619874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,712 miles (+5,352)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,712 miles
    Test number
    737231876556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,360 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    69,360 miles
    Test number
    427807937094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,444 miles (+3,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,444 miles
    Test number
    833030091300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass65,121 miles (+4,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,121 miles
    Test number
    462220753216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass60,893 miles (+4,018)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,893 miles
    Test number
    994362307191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,875 miles (+4,393)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,875 miles
    Test number
    157817156887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,482 miles
    Test number
    677916335878
    • AdvisoryRear pads worn 80%

  14. Fail52,480 miles (+4,705)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,480 miles
    Test number
    445482224162
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear pads worn 80%

  15. Pass47,775 miles (+10,181)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,775 miles
    Test number
    449099775013
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass37,594 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,594 miles
    Test number
    447518784026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,462 miles (+9,267)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,462 miles
    Test number
    855561784065
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass28,195 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,195 miles
    Test number
    505249783098
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T8 SDY

Does T8 SDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 SDY is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 SDY?
The MOT on T8 SDY is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 SDY done?
T8 SDY was recorded at 121,307 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 6,956 miles a year.
Has T8 SDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 SDY has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T8 SDY 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 SDY find?
T8 SDY passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn.

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