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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

V66 ORCMOT history

V66 ORC is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 15 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 140,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

V66 ORC blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
140,940 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V66 ORC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V66 ORC was last recorded at 140,940 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,101 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,839 miles
Average per year
4,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,940 miles
  • 2024 – 139,101 miles
  • 2023 – 131,535 miles
  • 2021 – 125,074 miles
  • 2020 – 120,568 miles
  • 2019 – 115,821 miles
  • 2018 – 111,135 miles
  • 2016 – 102,055 miles
  • 2015 – 97,811 miles
  • 2013 – 89,958 miles
  • 2012 – 85,154 miles
  • 2011 – 80,069 miles
  • 2010 – 71,931 miles
  • 2009 – 64,262 miles
  • 2008 – 57,055 miles
  • 2007 – 51,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,940 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,940 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    140,940 miles
    Test number
    212676343888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,101 miles (+2,956)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    139,101 miles
    Test number
    874060356801
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated

  3. Pass136,145 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    136,145 miles
    Test number
    511750293496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail136,142 miles (+4,607)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,142 miles
    Test number
    770244184740
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass131,535 miles (+6,461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,535 miles
    Test number
    868391707292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass125,074 miles (+4,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,074 miles
    Test number
    296459126510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated

  7. Pass120,568 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,568 miles
    Test number
    193433214303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,561 miles (+4,740)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,561 miles
    Test number
    409849438854
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass115,821 miles (+4,686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,821 miles
    Test number
    177658771979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass111,135 miles (+5,247)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    111,135 miles
    Test number
    434218116307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,888 miles (+3,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    105,888 miles
    Test number
    424164746477
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass102,055 miles (+4,244)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    102,055 miles
    Test number
    794308916283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,811 miles (+3,806)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,811 miles
    Test number
    222421965858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer side light not working
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass94,005 miles (+4,047)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,005 miles
    Test number
    258073605037
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass89,958 miles (+1)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    89,958 miles
    Test number
    235575553303
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteFront tyres close to 2mm bars
    • NoteOffside front inner brake pad wearing low

  16. Fail89,957 miles (+4,803)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,957 miles
    Test number
    767064553300
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteOffside front inner brake pad wearing low

  17. Pass85,154 miles (+5,085)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    85,154 miles
    Test number
    487422852477
    • NoteRear number plate discoloured
    • NoteUnable to check rear seat belts

  18. Pass80,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    80,069 miles
    Test number
    448109641478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,069 miles (+8,138)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,069 miles
    Test number
    269869341341
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  20. Pass71,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    71,931 miles
    Test number
    364636730367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,930 miles (+7,668)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,930 miles
    Test number
    342486630334
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  22. Pass64,262 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    64,262 miles
    Test number
    432161859416
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail64,254 miles (+7,199)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,254 miles
    Test number
    720311859314
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass57,055 miles (+5,709)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    57,055 miles
    Test number
    804526448348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,346 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    51,346 miles
    Test number
    482168147391
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about V66 ORC

Does V66 ORC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V66 ORC is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V66 ORC?
The MOT on V66 ORC is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V66 ORC done?
V66 ORC was recorded at 140,940 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 4,957 miles a year.
Has V66 ORC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V66 ORC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V66 ORC 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 V66 ORC find?
V66 ORC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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