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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

V31 CHAMOT history

V31 CHA is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 174,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

V31 CHA silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
174,343 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 CHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 CHA was last recorded at 174,343 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 1,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,034 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,309 miles
Average per year
8,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,343 miles
  • 2025 – 173,034 miles
  • 2024 – 170,529 miles
  • 2023 – 167,890 miles
  • 2022 – 165,295 miles
  • 2021 – 160,752 miles
  • 2020 – 157,239 miles
  • 2019 – 152,035 miles
  • 2018 – 134,753 miles
  • 2017 – 116,538 miles
  • 2016 – 102,521 miles
  • 2015 – 91,905 miles
  • 2014 – 75,399 miles
  • 2013 – 55,572 miles
  • 2012 – 38,457 miles
  • 2011 – 32,024 miles
  • 2010 – 26,929 miles
  • 2009 – 22,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,343 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,343 miles (+1,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    174,343 miles
    Test number
    282448647663
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass173,034 miles (+2,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    173,034 miles
    Test number
    604685572122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass170,529 miles (+237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    170,529 miles
    Test number
    511552548123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail170,292 miles (+2,402)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,292 miles
    Test number
    893576211628
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass167,890 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    167,890 miles
    Test number
    355262437537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail167,889 miles (+2,594)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,889 miles
    Test number
    173992729438
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass165,295 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    165,295 miles
    Test number
    329901892203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  8. Fail165,282 miles (+4,530)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,282 miles
    Test number
    570881081925
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  9. Pass160,752 miles (+3,513)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    160,752 miles
    Test number
    611308371031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass157,239 miles (+5,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    157,239 miles
    Test number
    892749840816
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass152,035 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    152,035 miles
    Test number
    369276836033
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox / engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail152,033 miles (+54)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,033 miles
    Test number
    863732309108
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture badly corroded (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture metal brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested BRAKES NOT TESTED DUE TO LEAKING CORRODED BRAKE PIPE (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper Anti roll bar dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Fail151,979 miles (+17,226)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,979 miles
    Test number
    702259381287
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass134,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    134,753 miles
    Test number
    533012460442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail134,753 miles (+18,215)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,753 miles
    Test number
    833372671288
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sidelight not working (1 of 2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass116,538 miles (+14,017)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,538 miles
    Test number
    122226701005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,521 miles (+10,616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    102,521 miles
    Test number
    489296637712
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass91,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    91,905 miles
    Test number
    337048615272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,905 miles (+16,506)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,905 miles
    Test number
    695218515222
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass75,399 miles (+19,827)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    75,399 miles
    Test number
    836001234245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    55,572 miles
    Test number
    365085933260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,572 miles (+17,115)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,572 miles
    Test number
    905094733217
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass38,457 miles (+2,007)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,457 miles
    Test number
    817884542290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,450 miles (+4,426)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,450 miles
    Test number
    765014342020
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges with cracks around tread
    • NoteCracks around tread of both rear tyres

  25. Pass32,024 miles (+5,095)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,024 miles
    Test number
    379733551090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,929 miles (+4,200)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,929 miles
    Test number
    220019430025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,729 miles
    Test number
    883167549085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 CHA

Does V31 CHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 CHA is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 CHA?
The MOT on V31 CHA is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 CHA done?
V31 CHA was recorded at 174,343 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 8,661 miles a year.
Has V31 CHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 CHA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V31 CHA 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 V31 CHA find?
V31 CHA passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both.

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