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BMW 525

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

V28 VVYMOT history

V28 VVY is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 19 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
103,055 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V28 VVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V28 VVY was last recorded at 103,055 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,722 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
333 miles
Average per year
2,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,055 miles
  • 2025 – 102,722 miles
  • 2023 – 101,002 miles
  • 2022 – 98,534 miles
  • 2021 – 96,478 miles
  • 2020 – 94,452 miles
  • 2019 – 89,833 miles
  • 2015 – 86,078 miles
  • 2014 – 82,909 miles
  • 2013 – 78,660 miles
  • 2012 – 74,660 miles
  • 2011 – 70,994 miles
  • 2010 – 67,354 miles
  • 2007 – 63,687 miles
  • 2006 – 53,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail103,055 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody of vehicle covered in underseal

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail103,055 miles (+333)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,055 miles
    Test number
    121382518920
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody of vehicle covered in underseal

  2. Pass102,722 miles (+928)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    102,722 miles
    Test number
    983146297722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,794 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,794 miles
    Test number
    180658476623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,002 miles (+2,468)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    101,002 miles
    Test number
    307808191878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,534 miles (+2,056)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    98,534 miles
    Test number
    457244458500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,478 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,478 miles
    Test number
    523035283579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,452 miles (+4,619)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,452 miles
    Test number
    291171993202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,833 miles (+3,755)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,833 miles
    Test number
    757360691680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,078 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    86,078 miles
    Test number
    645029735014
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

  10. Fail86,078 miles (+3,169)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,078 miles
    Test number
    603922024136
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear - above diff (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

  11. Pass82,909 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    82,909 miles
    Test number
    217639244376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre deteriorated

  12. Fail82,909 miles (+4,249)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,909 miles
    Test number
    617716444363
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre deteriorated

  13. Pass78,660 miles (+4,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    78,660 miles
    Test number
    298736443310
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass74,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    74,660 miles
    Test number
    216946642327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,660 miles (+3,666)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,660 miles
    Test number
    978613042321
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass70,994 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,994 miles
    Test number
    476257941382
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded

  17. Fail70,994 miles (+3,640)4 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,994 miles
    Test number
    449316541353
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded

  18. Pass67,354 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,354 miles
    Test number
    541695910341
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  19. Fail67,351 miles (+3,664)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,351 miles
    Test number
    692754710302
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  20. Pass63,687 miles (+10,644)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    63,687 miles
    Test number
    333023287421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,043 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,043 miles
    Test number
    192532066433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about V28 VVY

Does V28 VVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V28 VVY is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V28 VVY?
The MOT on V28 VVY is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V28 VVY done?
V28 VVY was recorded at 103,055 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 2,423 miles a year.
Has V28 VVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V28 VVY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V28 VVY 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 V28 VVY find?
V28 VVY failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside headlamp aim too low; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm, and 1 more.

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