BMW 525
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
W3 JBCMOT history
W3 JBC is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,976 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 129,976 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,088 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W3 JBC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 29 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W3 JBC was last recorded at 129,976 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 6,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 123,556 miles · 23 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,420 miles
- Average per year
- 6,088 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,976 miles
- 2025 – 123,556 miles
- 2024 – 118,177 miles
- 2023 – 112,758 miles
- 2022 – 109,923 miles
- 2021 – 105,591 miles
- 2020 – 102,062 miles
- 2019 – 98,926 miles
- 2018 – 95,344 miles
- 2017 – 91,326 miles
- 2016 – 86,437 miles
- 2015 – 80,416 miles
- 2014 – 73,706 miles
- 2013 – 65,425 miles
- 2012 – 55,397 miles
- 2011 – 48,160 miles
- 2010 – 42,133 miles
- 2009 – 30,345 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,976 miles
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 Front inner track rod has movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Both rear tyres low inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
21 tests since 27 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,976 miles (+6,420)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 129,976 miles
- Test number
- 252547340390
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass123,556 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 123,556 miles
- Test number
- 705886838890
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner track rod has movement
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low inner edge
Fail123,543 miles (+5,366)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,543 miles
- Test number
- 104093952335
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hits stop (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner track rod has movement
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low inner edge
Pass118,177 miles (+5,419)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 118,177 miles
- Test number
- 106139913849
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass112,758 miles (+541)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 112,758 miles
- Test number
- 788497398430
- AdvisoryFront eml light on
Pass112,217 miles (+2,294)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 112,217 miles
- Test number
- 929951366284
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass109,923 miles (+4,332)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 109,923 miles
- Test number
- 377898895235
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass105,591 miles (+3,529)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 105,591 miles
- Test number
- 415521678838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,062 miles (+3,136)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 102,062 miles
- Test number
- 520554048753
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass98,926 miles (+3,582)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 98,926 miles
- Test number
- 127210101627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,344 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 95,344 miles
- Test number
- 966712988738
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge
Fail95,336 miles (+4,010)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,336 miles
- Test number
- 835608104380
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge
Pass91,326 miles (+4,889)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 91,326 miles
- Test number
- 926977849641
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass86,437 miles (+6,021)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 86,437 miles
- Test number
- 680684382515
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,416 miles (+6,710)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 80,416 miles
- Test number
- 485034986845
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak damp in engine bay
Pass73,706 miles (+8,281)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 73,706 miles
- Test number
- 736412024353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,425 miles (+10,028)9 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 65,425 miles
- Test number
- 879867813368
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge/no tread
- NoteNearside rear tyre starting to crack inbetween tread
- NoteNearside track rod has had heat applied
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge
- NoteOffside rear tyre starting to crack inbetween tread
- NoteOffside track rod has had heat applied
- NoteTyre valve have covers fitted
Pass55,397 miles (+7,237)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 55,397 miles
- Test number
- 656098422347
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass48,160 miles (+6,027)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 48,160 miles
- Test number
- 455108821446
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteTPC light on.
Pass42,133 miles (+11,788)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 42,133 miles
- Test number
- 864981020316
- 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)
Pass30,345 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 30,345 miles
- Test number
- 664061239393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W3 JBC
- Does W3 JBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W3 JBC is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W3 JBC?
- The MOT on W3 JBC is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W3 JBC done?
- W3 JBC was recorded at 129,976 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 6,088 miles a year.
- Has W3 JBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W3 JBC has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on W3 JBC 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 W3 JBC find?
- W3 JBC passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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