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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

X18 KJRMOT history

X18 KJR is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 153,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

X18 KJR grey 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 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
153,962 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 KJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 KJR was last recorded at 153,962 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 5,829 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,133 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,829 miles
Average per year
6,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,962 miles
  • 2024 – 148,133 miles
  • 2023 – 143,284 miles
  • 2022 – 137,594 miles
  • 2021 – 128,430 miles
  • 2020 – 125,589 miles
  • 2019 – 125,393 miles
  • 2018 – 122,752 miles
  • 2017 – 119,329 miles
  • 2016 – 117,284 miles
  • 2015 – 113,921 miles
  • 2014 – 102,157 miles
  • 2013 – 89,266 miles
  • 2012 – 80,764 miles
  • 2011 – 66,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,962 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,962 miles (+5,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    153,962 miles
    Test number
    773584474663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass148,133 miles (+4,849)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    148,133 miles
    Test number
    783428812388
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass143,284 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    143,284 miles
    Test number
    613601217863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail143,222 miles (+5,628)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,222 miles
    Test number
    961326145016
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass137,594 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    137,594 miles
    Test number
    194208748618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,062 miles (+8,632)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,062 miles
    Test number
    794369850715
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass128,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    128,430 miles
    Test number
    522149632435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,430 miles (+2,841)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,430 miles
    Test number
    741573306044
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass125,589 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,589 miles
    Test number
    180534679157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,393 miles (+2,641)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,393 miles
    Test number
    707558404369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass122,752 miles (+3,423)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    122,752 miles
    Test number
    604449780264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,329 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    119,329 miles
    Test number
    352393782480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,284 miles (+3,363)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    117,284 miles
    Test number
    692013434332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly pitted
    • AdvisoryTyre getting low

  14. Pass113,921 miles (+11,764)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    113,921 miles
    Test number
    130573199277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,157 miles (+12,891)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    102,157 miles
    Test number
    916934384243
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  16. Pass89,266 miles (+8,502)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    89,266 miles
    Test number
    975721873212
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn and perished
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  17. Pass80,764 miles (+13,904)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,764 miles
    Test number
    877597392236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,860 miles
    Test number
    739683671181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail66,860 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,860 miles
    Test number
    718273871132
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about X18 KJR

Does X18 KJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 KJR is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X18 KJR?
The MOT on X18 KJR is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 KJR done?
X18 KJR was recorded at 153,962 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 6,005 miles a year.
Has X18 KJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 KJR has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on X18 KJR 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 X18 KJR find?
X18 KJR passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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