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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

V25 KJWMOT history

V25 KJW is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 14 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

V25 KJW silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
140,282 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V25 KJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V25 KJW was last recorded at 140,282 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 6,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,123 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,159 miles
Average per year
6,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,282 miles
  • 2024 – 134,123 miles
  • 2023 – 128,755 miles
  • 2022 – 124,104 miles
  • 2021 – 117,266 miles
  • 2020 – 110,038 miles
  • 2019 – 107,020 miles
  • 2018 – 104,700 miles
  • 2017 – 99,743 miles
  • 2016 – 93,253 miles
  • 2015 – 86,038 miles
  • 2014 – 77,603 miles
  • 2013 – 67,607 miles
  • 2012 – 55,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,282 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear 275 30 19 (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Irregular feel/wear at offside front tyre ( general wear @2.5mm (limit 1.6mm ))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,282 miles (+6,159)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,282 miles
    Test number
    544554389207
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear 275 30 19 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass134,123 miles (+5,368)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    134,123 miles
    Test number
    439113215461
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass128,755 miles (+4,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,755 miles
    Test number
    912186662072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass124,104 miles (+189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,104 miles
    Test number
    246580140855
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  5. Fail123,915 miles (+6,649)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,915 miles
    Test number
    378011188366
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. missing (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  6. Pass117,266 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,266 miles
    Test number
    592706746039
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  7. Fail117,264 miles (+7,226)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,264 miles
    Test number
    737315303303
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  8. Pass110,038 miles (+3,018)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,038 miles
    Test number
    256696421863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,020 miles (+2,320)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,020 miles
    Test number
    689852463014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,700 miles (+4,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,700 miles
    Test number
    176742159167
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass99,743 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,743 miles
    Test number
    947179563067
    • Advisory"Particle filter" warning message on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryExtensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront tyre wear offside @2.5mm, nearside @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )
    • AdvisoryRear tyre wear offside @4mm, nearside @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

  12. Fail99,743 miles (+6,490)1 failure2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,743 miles
    Test number
    750432865970
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBulb failure warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryExtensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront tyre wear offside @2.5mm, nearside @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )
    • AdvisoryRear tyre wear offside @4mm, nearside @2.5/3mm ( limit 1.6mm )

  13. Pass93,253 miles (+7,215)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,253 miles
    Test number
    944711601119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,038 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,038 miles
    Test number
    105058433834
    • AdvisoryExtensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryIrregular feel/wear at offside front tyre ( general wear @2.5mm (limit 1.6mm ))

  15. Fail86,038 miles (+8,435)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,038 miles
    Test number
    436648092396
    • DangerousNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExtensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryIrregular feel/wear at offside front tyre ( general wear @2.5mm (limit 1.6mm ))

  16. Pass77,603 miles (+9,996)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,603 miles
    Test number
    305532464413
    • NoteNearside front tyre is 1.6 mm on very inner edge and has nail and shrapnel in

  17. Pass67,607 miles (+11,621)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,607 miles
    Test number
    748939363248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,986 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    55,986 miles
    Test number
    365741822330
    • NoteLower engine covers fitted

Questions about V25 KJW

Does V25 KJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V25 KJW is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V25 KJW?
The MOT on V25 KJW is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V25 KJW done?
V25 KJW was recorded at 140,282 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 6,502 miles a year.
Has V25 KJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V25 KJW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on V25 KJW 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 V25 KJW find?
V25 KJW passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front upper; exhaust noisy; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated offside rear, and 1 more.

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