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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,497 cc

V88 SCFMOT history

V88 SCF is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 9 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 177,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

V88 SCF silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
177,282 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V88 SCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V88 SCF was last recorded at 177,282 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 8,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,651 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,631 miles
Average per year
10,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,282 miles
  • 2025 – 168,651 miles
  • 2024 – 164,123 miles
  • 2023 – 159,854 miles
  • 2022 – 152,064 miles
  • 2021 – 145,837 miles
  • 2020 – 143,439 miles
  • 2019 – 134,173 miles
  • 2018 – 122,592 miles
  • 2017 – 108,303 miles
  • 2016 – 94,654 miles
  • 2015 – 77,255 miles
  • 2014 – 59,227 miles
  • 2013 – 47,990 miles
  • 2012 – 33,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,282 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,282 miles (+8,631)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    177,282 miles
    Test number
    626913476374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass168,651 miles (+4,528)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    168,651 miles
    Test number
    944808104309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass164,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    164,123 miles
    Test number
    519164245205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail164,123 miles (+4,269)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,123 miles
    Test number
    251896562095
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass159,854 miles (+7,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    159,854 miles
    Test number
    153381575860
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Pass152,064 miles (+6,227)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    152,064 miles
    Test number
    372691050472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,837 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    145,837 miles
    Test number
    325550725624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail145,834 miles (+2,395)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,834 miles
    Test number
    740465830988
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass143,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    143,439 miles
    Test number
    614526065236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail143,439 miles (+9,266)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,439 miles
    Test number
    944729667965
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass134,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    134,173 miles
    Test number
    723741701347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail134,173 miles (+11,581)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,173 miles
    Test number
    189042657484
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass122,592 miles (+14,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,592 miles
    Test number
    392841937918
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass108,303 miles (+13,649)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,303 miles
    Test number
    195983228085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,654 miles (+17,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,654 miles
    Test number
    486107751629
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass77,255 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,255 miles
    Test number
    139544885085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,246 miles (+18,019)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,246 miles
    Test number
    197133785451
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  18. Pass59,227 miles (+11,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,227 miles
    Test number
    846174484073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass47,990 miles (+14,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,990 miles
    Test number
    548870363046
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Pass33,402 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,402 miles
    Test number
    257176142043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about V88 SCF

Does V88 SCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V88 SCF is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V88 SCF?
The MOT on V88 SCF is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V88 SCF done?
V88 SCF was recorded at 177,282 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 10,224 miles a year.
Has V88 SCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V88 SCF has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V88 SCF 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 V88 SCF find?
V88 SCF passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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