BMW 525
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
V10 HKSMOT history
V10 HKS is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 167,545 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 167,545 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,400 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V10 HKS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V10 HKS was last recorded at 167,545 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Sept 2012: 91,744 miles, lower than 840,340 miles on 17 Sept 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 167,462 miles · 2 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 83 miles
- Average per year
- 6,400 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 167,545 miles
- 2024 – 164,351 miles
- 2023 – 162,969 miles
- 2022 – 155,907 miles
- 2021 – 150,819 miles
- 2020 – 144,152 miles
- 2019 – 139,488 miles
- 2018 – 132,241 miles
- 2017 – 124,360 miles
- 2016 – 117,563 miles
- 2015 – 110,793 miles
- 2014 – 104,650 miles
- 2013 – 99,123 miles
- 2012 – 91,765 miles
- 2011 – 840,340 miles
- 2010 – 75,072 miles
- 2009 – 66,913 miles
- 2008 – 60,858 miles
- 2007 – 51,692 miles
- 2006 – 45,265 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 345713888649
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,545 miles (+83)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 167,545 miles
- Test number
- 101972805672
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail167,462 miles (+3,111)1 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,462 miles
- Test number
- 165583912871
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass164,351 miles (+1,382)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 164,351 miles
- Test number
- 343951738649
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass162,969 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 162,969 miles
- Test number
- 110837714044
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail162,967 miles (+7,060)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,967 miles
- Test number
- 950461994553
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass155,907 miles (+5,088)6 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 155,907 miles
- Test number
- 693669168231
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass150,819 miles (+6,667)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 150,819 miles
- Test number
- 836873203439
- 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))
Pass144,152 miles (+73)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 144,152 miles
- Test number
- 110671367868
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail144,079 miles (+4,591)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,079 miles
- Test number
- 660651050188
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,488 miles (+7,247)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 139,488 miles
- Test number
- 403473601903
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,241 miles (+7,881)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 132,241 miles
- Test number
- 318799310953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,360 miles (+6,797)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 124,360 miles
- Test number
- 893428138679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,563 miles (+6,770)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 117,563 miles
- Test number
- 515893757635
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass110,793 miles (+6,143)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 110,793 miles
- Test number
- 179380638762
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 265/35/18 tyre starting to perish/crack
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 265/35/18 tyre starting to perish/crack
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted on the back
Pass104,650 miles (+5,527)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 104,650 miles
- Test number
- 406237764212
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteNearside front tyre perished
- NoteOffside front tyre perished
Pass99,123 miles (+7,358)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 99,123 miles
- Test number
- 415337753262
- NoteNearside front tension arm bushes showing signs of wear
- NoteNearside rear brake hose starting to perish
- NoteOffside front tension arm bushes showing signs of wear
- NoteOffside rear brake hoses starting to perish
Pass91,765 miles (+21)4 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 91,765 miles
- Test number
- 865725252262
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteDashboard readings slightly missing
- NoteDashboard warnning light on
- NoteExhaust shield loose
- NoteRear number plate loose
Fail91,744 miles (-748,596)4 failures4 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,744 miles
- Test number
- 168414052241
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteDashboard readings slightly missing
- NoteDashboard warnning light on
- NoteExhaust shield loose
- NoteRear number plate loose
Pass840,340 miles (+765,268)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 840,340 miles
- Test number
- 598130661227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,072 miles (+8,159)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 75,072 miles
- Test number
- 533099750272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,913 miles (+6,055)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 66,913 miles
- Test number
- 552072279290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,858 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 60,858 miles
- Test number
- 433094278224
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
Fail60,858 miles (+9,166)2 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,858 miles
- Test number
- 991074178280
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
Pass51,692 miles (+6,427)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 51,692 miles
- Test number
- 503671077233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,265 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,265 miles
- Test number
- 142867546267
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass45,265 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 45,265 miles
- Test number
- 463877946279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V10 HKS
- Does V10 HKS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 HKS is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V10 HKS?
- The MOT on V10 HKS is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V10 HKS done?
- V10 HKS was recorded at 167,545 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 6,400 miles a year.
- Has V10 HKS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V10 HKS has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on V10 HKS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V10 HKS find?
- V10 HKS passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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