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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

V50 OBVMOT history

V50 OBV is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 13 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 110,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

V50 OBV blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
110,000 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 OBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 OBV was last recorded at 110,000 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,491 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
509 miles
Average per year
3,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,000 miles
  • 2023 – 107,877 miles
  • 2021 – 103,371 miles
  • 2020 – 97,524 miles
  • 2019 – 93,884 miles
  • 2018 – 87,826 miles
  • 2017 – 75,389 miles
  • 2016 – 70,998 miles
  • 2015 – 64,474 miles
  • 2014 – 58,588 miles
  • 2012 – 54,588 miles
  • 2011 – 47,654 miles
  • 2010 – 43,286 miles
  • 2009 – 40,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,000 miles
  • AdvisoryFront bumper impact damaged but still secure
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer wingmirror casing slight damaged
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,000 miles (+509)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    110,000 miles
    Test number
    557766010159
    • AdvisoryFront bumper impact damaged but still secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer wingmirror casing slight damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,491 miles (+1,614)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,491 miles
    Test number
    171239123454
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative warning on dash (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt spilt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorTyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,877 miles (+4,506)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,877 miles
    Test number
    222395084751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,371 miles (+5,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,371 miles
    Test number
    835535216394
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass97,524 miles (+3,640)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,524 miles
    Test number
    357981920460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,884 miles (+6,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,884 miles
    Test number
    248180391943
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass87,826 miles (+4,181)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,826 miles
    Test number
    251123286680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,645 miles (+8,256)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,645 miles
    Test number
    865706092939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,389 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,389 miles
    Test number
    167068467746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,388 miles (+4,390)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,388 miles
    Test number
    319199797935
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass70,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,998 miles
    Test number
    775887508436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,998 miles (+6,524)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,998 miles
    Test number
    487523743975
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass64,474 miles (+5,886)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,474 miles
    Test number
    177499155446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,588 miles (+4,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    58,588 miles
    Test number
    797783354070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass54,588 miles (+6,934)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,588 miles
    Test number
    447242222492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,654 miles (+4,368)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,654 miles
    Test number
    295996901378
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

  17. Pass43,286 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,286 miles
    Test number
    563252320088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    40,176 miles
    Test number
    100305149470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V50 OBV

Does V50 OBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 OBV is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 OBV?
The MOT on V50 OBV is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 OBV done?
V50 OBV was recorded at 110,000 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 3,978 miles a year.
Has V50 OBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 OBV has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V50 OBV 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 V50 OBV find?
V50 OBV passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front bumper impact damaged but still secure; nearside front outer wingmirror casing slight damaged; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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