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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,494 cc

V33 MRDMOT history

V33 MRD is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 20 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 155,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

V33 MRD blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
155,088 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V33 MRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V33 MRD was last recorded at 155,088 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,707 miles · 18 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
381 miles
Average per year
8,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,088 miles
  • 2025 – 154,707 miles
  • 2024 – 137,350 miles
  • 2023 – 132,892 miles
  • 2021 – 128,454 miles
  • 2020 – 126,434 miles
  • 2019 – 121,719 miles
  • 2018 – 115,798 miles
  • 2017 – 107,407 miles
  • 2016 – 100,791 miles
  • 2015 – 91,091 miles
  • 2014 – 81,332 miles
  • 2013 – 74,655 miles
  • 2012 – 63,488 miles
  • 2011 – 46,673 miles
  • 2010 – 32,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,088 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,088 miles (+381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    155,088 miles
    Test number
    381540194157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail154,707 miles (+10,176)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,707 miles
    Test number
    501312259910
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn w/bone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn w/bone inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass144,531 miles (+7,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    144,531 miles
    Test number
    853191934326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass137,350 miles (+4,458)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    137,350 miles
    Test number
    785629484801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,892 miles (+4,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    132,892 miles
    Test number
    562596699186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass128,454 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,454 miles
    Test number
    868594526902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,434 miles (+4,715)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,434 miles
    Test number
    748620564095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,719 miles
    Test number
    766846398515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail121,718 miles (+5,920)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,718 miles
    Test number
    370107045557
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass115,798 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    115,798 miles
    Test number
    735474073130
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail115,796 miles (+8,389)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,796 miles
    Test number
    730518939478
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass107,407 miles (+6,616)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,407 miles
    Test number
    623501110700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,791 miles (+9,700)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    100,791 miles
    Test number
    680173451885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,091 miles (+9,759)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    91,091 miles
    Test number
    222587939155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,332 miles (+6,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,332 miles
    Test number
    767242864275
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  16. Pass74,655 miles (+11,167)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,655 miles
    Test number
    505320383267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,488 miles (+16,815)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,488 miles
    Test number
    187805832310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass46,673 miles (+14,200)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    46,673 miles
    Test number
    535383041385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,473 miles
    Test number
    364489120340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V33 MRD

Does V33 MRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V33 MRD is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V33 MRD?
The MOT on V33 MRD is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V33 MRD done?
V33 MRD was recorded at 155,088 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 8,100 miles a year.
Has V33 MRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V33 MRD has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V33 MRD 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 V33 MRD find?
V33 MRD passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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