BMW 525
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc
V10 GENMOT history
V10 GEN is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 5 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 69,603 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 May 2027
- Mileage
- 69,603 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,950 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V10 GEN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 5 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V10 GEN was last recorded at 69,603 miles on 18 May 2026, 3,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 66,235 miles · 14 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,368 miles
- Average per year
- 1,950 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,603 miles
- 2025 – 66,235 miles
- 2024 – 62,700 miles
- 2023 – 61,358 miles
- 2022 – 60,936 miles
- 2021 – 54,878 miles
- 2020 – 54,696 miles
- 2019 – 52,444 miles
- 2018 – 51,743 miles
- 2016 – 51,407 miles
- 2015 – 50,712 miles
- 2014 – 49,234 miles
- 2013 – 46,883 miles
- 2012 – 44,919 miles
- 2011 – 43,137 miles
- 2010 – 40,042 miles
- 2009 – 37,725 miles
- 2008 – 34,894 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,603 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 31 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,603 miles (+3,368)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2027
- Odometer
- 69,603 miles
- Test number
- 521212635166
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass66,235 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2026
- Odometer
- 66,235 miles
- Test number
- 494901573912
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail66,224 miles (+3,524)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,224 miles
- Test number
- 537758974665
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass62,700 miles (+1,342)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2025
- Odometer
- 62,700 miles
- Test number
- 887232133238
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass61,358 miles (+422)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2024
- Odometer
- 61,358 miles
- Test number
- 641750999934
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,936 miles (+6,058)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2023
- Odometer
- 60,936 miles
- Test number
- 505263779121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,878 miles (+182)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2022
- Odometer
- 54,878 miles
- Test number
- 842070414259
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass54,696 miles (+20)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 54,696 miles
- Test number
- 163173602874
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail54,676 miles (+2,232)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,676 miles
- Test number
- 731063151793
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass52,444 miles (+701)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 52,444 miles
- Test number
- 955262644119
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass51,743 miles (+336)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 51,743 miles
- Test number
- 426771627097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,407 miles (+695)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 51,407 miles
- Test number
- 648834943744
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower front arms (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged
Pass50,712 miles (+1,478)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 50,712 miles
- Test number
- 326926415415
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteAdvise n/s/f tyre rim protector damaged
- NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre outer wall slight bulge
Pass49,234 miles (+2,351)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 49,234 miles
- Test number
- 918126304244
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,883 miles (+1,964)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 46,883 miles
- Test number
- 415095603249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,919 miles (+1,782)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 44,919 miles
- Test number
- 396231592138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,137 miles (+3,095)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 43,137 miles
- Test number
- 398238281187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,042 miles (+2,317)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 40,042 miles
- Test number
- 222910390116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,725 miles (+2,831)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 37,725 miles
- Test number
- 423596399154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,894 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 34,894 miles
- Test number
- 831623518207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V10 GEN
- Does V10 GEN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 GEN is valid until 17 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V10 GEN?
- The MOT on V10 GEN is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V10 GEN done?
- V10 GEN was recorded at 69,603 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 1,950 miles a year.
- Has V10 GEN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V10 GEN has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on V10 GEN 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 V10 GEN find?
- V10 GEN passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; offside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.
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