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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

X30 GERMOT history

X30 GER is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 23 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 149,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2022.

X30 GER silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2023
Mileage
149,506 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X30 GER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X30 GER was last recorded at 149,506 miles on 5 Jan 2022, 6,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,873 miles · 25 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
6,633 miles
Average per year
9,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,506 miles
  • 2020 – 142,873 miles
  • 2019 – 135,602 miles
  • 2018 – 125,825 miles
  • 2017 – 117,769 miles
  • 2016 – 112,451 miles
  • 2015 – 99,477 miles
  • 2014 – 72,109 miles
  • 2013 – 56,489 miles
  • 2012 – 37,865 miles
  • 2011 – 31,615 miles
  • 2010 – 25,547 miles
  • 2009 – 19,355 miles
  • 2008 – 14,381 miles
  • 2007 – 10,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,506 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,506 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    149,506 miles
    Test number
    221760776309
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,506 miles (+6,633)1 repaired3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,506 miles
    Test number
    239072382271
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    142,873 miles
    Test number
    613792808499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail142,873 miles (+7,271)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,873 miles
    Test number
    207240567409
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp is on

  5. Pass135,602 miles (+9,777)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    135,602 miles
    Test number
    390957845961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,825 miles (+8,056)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    125,825 miles
    Test number
    789724664614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass117,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    117,769 miles
    Test number
    524905011056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,769 miles (+5,318)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,769 miles
    Test number
    306910156704
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  9. Pass112,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    112,451 miles
    Test number
    291955596463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,451 miles (+12,974)6 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,451 miles
    Test number
    524498276809
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass99,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    99,477 miles
    Test number
    654459120796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail99,476 miles (+27,367)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,476 miles
    Test number
    224498005514
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass72,109 miles (+18)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,109 miles
    Test number
    347842504245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side rear to front plastic sheet fitted
    • NoteOff side rear to front plastic sheet fitted

  14. Fail72,091 miles (+15,602)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,091 miles
    Test number
    185490204287
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side rear to front plastic sheet fitted
    • NoteOff side rear to front plastic sheet fitted

  15. Pass56,489 miles (+18,624)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,489 miles
    Test number
    456571373153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,865 miles (+6,250)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,865 miles
    Test number
    458160112176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,615 miles (+6,068)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,615 miles
    Test number
    595872201166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,547 miles (+6,192)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    25,547 miles
    Test number
    254902110477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,355 miles (+4,974)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    19,355 miles
    Test number
    201778119497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,381 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    14,381 miles
    Test number
    170082248134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    10,919 miles
    Test number
    294866207161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X30 GER

Does X30 GER currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X30 GER expired on 4 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X30 GER?
The MOT on X30 GER expired on 4 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X30 GER done?
X30 GER was recorded at 149,506 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2022, an average of 9,412 miles a year.
Has X30 GER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X30 GER has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on X30 GER 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 X30 GER find?
X30 GER passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2022 with 3 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced, and 8 more.

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