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BMW 525

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

WSU 140MOT history

WSU 140 is a white diesel BMW 525 first used on 21 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 150,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

WSU 140 white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
150,204 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WSU 140
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

WSU 140 was last recorded at 150,204 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 8,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,219 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,985 miles
Average per year
9,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,204 miles
  • 2024 – 141,219 miles
  • 2023 – 132,141 miles
  • 2022 – 123,719 miles
  • 2021 – 115,752 miles
  • 2020 – 108,923 miles
  • 2019 – 99,609 miles
  • 2018 – 90,519 miles
  • 2017 – 79,506 miles
  • 2016 – 68,399 miles
  • 2015 – 58,158 miles
  • 2014 – 46,837 miles
  • 2013 – 36,640 miles
  • 2012 – 26,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,204 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,204 miles (+8,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    150,204 miles
    Test number
    336119759251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass141,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    141,219 miles
    Test number
    571445773119
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail141,219 miles (+9,078)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,219 miles
    Test number
    718224426024
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass132,141 miles (+8,422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    132,141 miles
    Test number
    273990212878
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass123,719 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,719 miles
    Test number
    216690129684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail123,719 miles (+7,967)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,719 miles
    Test number
    741707733003
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass115,752 miles (+6,829)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,752 miles
    Test number
    215028260840
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass108,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,923 miles
    Test number
    829230069199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail108,923 miles (+9,314)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,923 miles
    Test number
    315580315221
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,609 miles
    Test number
    646706147238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,609 miles (+9,090)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,609 miles
    Test number
    619767709327
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass90,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,519 miles
    Test number
    784939983138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,519 miles (+11,013)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,519 miles
    Test number
    504859990236
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass79,506 miles (+11,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,506 miles
    Test number
    566534201268
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass68,399 miles (+10,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    68,399 miles
    Test number
    815144240599
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass58,158 miles (+11,321)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,158 miles
    Test number
    596036885620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,837 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    46,837 miles
    Test number
    619302084283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail46,836 miles (+10,196)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,836 miles
    Test number
    528451884298
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass36,640 miles (+10,313)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,640 miles
    Test number
    835067873270
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass26,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,327 miles
    Test number
    466505952206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about WSU 140

What vehicle is registration WSU 140 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WSU 140 on a white diesel BMW 525 first used on 21 Oct 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does WSU 140 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WSU 140 is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on WSU 140?
The MOT on WSU 140 is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WSU 140 done?
WSU 140 was recorded at 150,204 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 9,403 miles a year.
Has WSU 140 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WSU 140 has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on WSU 140 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 WSU 140 find?
WSU 140 passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened.

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