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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

V30 ORSMOT history

V30 ORS is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 28 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 165,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
165,020 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V30 ORS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V30 ORS was last recorded at 165,020 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 10,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,693 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,327 miles
Average per year
10,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,020 miles
  • 2025 – 154,693 miles
  • 2024 – 146,366 miles
  • 2022 – 132,817 miles
  • 2021 – 123,660 miles
  • 2020 – 114,645 miles
  • 2019 – 97,153 miles
  • 2018 – 86,379 miles
  • 2017 – 74,760 miles
  • 2016 – 61,552 miles
  • 2015 – 48,446 miles
  • 2014 – 36,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,020 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEmissions not detected

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 covers and undertrays fitted

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Engine covers and trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,020 miles (+10,327)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    165,020 miles
    Test number
    711840522176
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not detected

  2. Pass154,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    154,693 miles
    Test number
    397247356525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail154,693 miles (+8,327)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,693 miles
    Test number
    902121383881
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass146,366 miles (+13,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    146,366 miles
    Test number
    281770407134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass132,817 miles (+219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,817 miles
    Test number
    797819207242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  6. Fail132,598 miles (+8,938)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,598 miles
    Test number
    579155636058
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  7. Pass123,660 miles (+9,015)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    123,660 miles
    Test number
    350132614405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  8. Pass114,645 miles (+17,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    114,645 miles
    Test number
    158048434238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  9. Pass97,153 miles (+10,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,153 miles
    Test number
    783647431083
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  10. Pass86,379 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,379 miles
    Test number
    659838012480
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  11. Fail86,374 miles (+11,614)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,374 miles
    Test number
    736461640368
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  12. Pass74,760 miles (+199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,760 miles
    Test number
    441751735977
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and trays fitted

  13. Fail74,561 miles (+13,009)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,561 miles
    Test number
    367918006987
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and trays fitted

  14. Pass61,552 miles (+13,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,552 miles
    Test number
    783666673879
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass48,446 miles (+12,427)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,446 miles
    Test number
    287887025142
    • NoteSill covers

  16. Pass36,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,019 miles
    Test number
    519008194058
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about V30 ORS

Does V30 ORS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V30 ORS is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V30 ORS?
The MOT on V30 ORS is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V30 ORS done?
V30 ORS was recorded at 165,020 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 10,824 miles a year.
Has V30 ORS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V30 ORS has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V30 ORS 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 V30 ORS find?
V30 ORS passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive; emissions not detected.

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