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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

X14 MDSMOT history

X14 MDS is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 10 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 208,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2024
Mileage
208,856 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X14 MDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X14 MDS was last recorded at 208,856 miles on 25 Sept 2023, 2,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,797 miles · 15 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2,059 miles
Average per year
8,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 208,856 miles
  • 2022 – 206,797 miles
  • 2020 – 200,574 miles
  • 2019 – 192,548 miles
  • 2017 – 184,068 miles
  • 2016 – 178,690 miles
  • 2015 – 166,870 miles
  • 2014 – 158,240 miles
  • 2013 – 144,616 miles
  • 2012 – 134,459 miles
  • 2011 – 124,770 miles
  • 2010 – 112,427 miles
  • 2009 – 100,467 miles
  • 2008 – 91,533 miles
  • 2007 – 78,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,856 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,856 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    208,856 miles
    Test number
    117943685822
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail208,856 miles (+2,059)2 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,856 miles
    Test number
    351329407497
    • DangerousNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass206,797 miles (+6,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    206,797 miles
    Test number
    891185416140
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

  4. Pass200,574 miles (+8,026)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    200,574 miles
    Test number
    328640796021
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass192,548 miles (+8,480)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    192,548 miles
    Test number
    664569230485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arm bushes perisiung
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass184,068 miles (+5,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    184,068 miles
    Test number
    295996036629
    • 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)

  7. Pass178,690 miles (+11,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    178,690 miles
    Test number
    733542069289
    • AdvisoryFront tyres close to limit

  8. Pass166,870 miles (+8,630)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    166,870 miles
    Test number
    138525901477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass158,240 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    158,240 miles
    Test number
    646311024393
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail158,240 miles (+13,624)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,240 miles
    Test number
    837921324333
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail144,616 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,616 miles
    Test number
    647181213388
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass144,616 miles (+456)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    144,616 miles
    Test number
    936921913324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail144,160 miles (+9,701)3 failures1 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,160 miles
    Test number
    108831393222
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise nsr cv joint loosing grease

  14. Pass134,459 miles (+58)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    134,459 miles
    Test number
    826269682214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail134,401 miles (+9,631)2 failures2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,401 miles
    Test number
    347566482498
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass124,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    124,770 miles
    Test number
    206491501303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail124,770 miles (+12,343)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,770 miles
    Test number
    126460501344
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass112,427 miles (+11,960)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    112,427 miles
    Test number
    442687430468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail100,467 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,467 miles
    Test number
    414521079272
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  20. Pass100,467 miles (+8,934)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    100,467 miles
    Test number
    691341479219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass91,533 miles (+13,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    91,533 miles
    Test number
    970722318346
    • 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)

  22. Pass78,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    78,135 miles
    Test number
    901324907348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X14 MDS

Does X14 MDS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X14 MDS expired on 24 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X14 MDS?
The MOT on X14 MDS expired on 24 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X14 MDS done?
X14 MDS was recorded at 208,856 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2023, an average of 8,221 miles a year.
Has X14 MDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X14 MDS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on X14 MDS 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 X14 MDS find?
X14 MDS passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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