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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

X29 GASMOT history

X29 GAS is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 134,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2025.

X29 GAS blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2026
Mileage
134,589 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X29 GAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X29 GAS was last recorded at 134,589 miles on 6 Jun 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,587 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,589 miles
  • 2023 – 131,636 miles
  • 2021 – 131,634 miles
  • 2019 – 131,633 miles
  • 2015 – 127,700 miles
  • 2014 – 119,469 miles
  • 2013 – 112,776 miles
  • 2011 – 102,558 miles
  • 2010 – 95,212 miles
  • 2007 – 94,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,589 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryEngine management warning light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,589 miles (+2)3 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    134,589 miles
    Test number
    395163508985
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail134,587 miles (+2,951)3 major3 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,587 miles
    Test number
    996794381543
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass131,636 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    131,636 miles
    Test number
    551618317452
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass131,634 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    131,634 miles
    Test number
    568080679098
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail131,633 miles (+3,933)1 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,633 miles
    Test number
    867461802505
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror case sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass127,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    127,700 miles
    Test number
    277705405164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  7. Fail127,700 miles (+316)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,700 miles
    Test number
    846310605128
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  8. Fail127,384 miles (+7,915)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,384 miles
    Test number
    286879815091
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management lamp and brake pads warning lamp illuminated
    • NoteUnable to see full condition of front and rear brake pads
  9. Pass119,469 miles (+6,693)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    119,469 miles
    Test number
    315714624081
    • NoteBoth nearside anti-roll bar links, slight play in joints
  10. Pass112,776 miles (+10,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    112,776 miles
    Test number
    887094423089
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass102,558 miles (+7,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    102,558 miles
    Test number
    916012101238
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail95,212 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,212 miles
    Test number
    711357400224
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
  13. Pass95,212 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    95,212 miles
    Test number
    871227500288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    94,457 miles
    Test number
    152378097286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X29 GAS

Does X29 GAS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X29 GAS expired on 5 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X29 GAS?
The MOT on X29 GAS expired on 5 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X29 GAS done?
X29 GAS was recorded at 134,589 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2025, an average of 2,278 miles a year.
Has X29 GAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X29 GAS has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on X29 GAS 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 X29 GAS find?
X29 GAS passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2025 with 3 minor defects and 15 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front tyre obviously under inflated; offside outer obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing, and 15 more.

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