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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

X36 GGUMOT history

X36 GGU is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 30 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 100,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

X36 GGU blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
100,567 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X36 GGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X36 GGU was last recorded at 100,567 miles on 22 May 2026, 4,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
95,895 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,672 miles
Average per year
2,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,567 miles
  • 2025 – 95,895 miles
  • 2022 – 93,923 miles
  • 2021 – 91,131 miles
  • 2020 – 88,914 miles
  • 2019 – 87,033 miles
  • 2018 – 85,024 miles
  • 2017 – 82,985 miles
  • 2016 – 79,332 miles
  • 2015 – 76,320 miles
  • 2014 – 73,969 miles
  • 2013 – 71,375 miles
  • 2012 – 68,686 miles
  • 2011 – 65,678 miles
  • 2010 – 63,350 miles
  • 2009 – 61,039 miles
  • 2008 – 54,696 miles
  • 2006 – 45,934 miles
  • 2005 – 39,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,567 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,567 miles (+4,672)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    100,567 miles
    Test number
    385507449089
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass95,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    95,895 miles
    Test number
    376590090315
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail95,895 miles (+1,972)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,895 miles
    Test number
    328616526502
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass93,923 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,923 miles
    Test number
    548116025860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,131 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,131 miles
    Test number
    576213914064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,914 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,914 miles
    Test number
    714159639687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,033 miles (+2,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,033 miles
    Test number
    193742137298
    • AdvisoryCorrosion developing around both rear jacking points
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner side wall splitting
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front lower suspension bushes
  8. Pass85,024 miles (+2,039)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,024 miles
    Test number
    478830313773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,985 miles (+3,653)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    82,985 miles
    Test number
    499638609477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,332 miles (+3,012)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,332 miles
    Test number
    131154496215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,320 miles (+2,351)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,320 miles
    Test number
    619951495061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAftermarket HDI bulbs fited
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 3mm
  12. Pass73,969 miles (+2,594)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,969 miles
    Test number
    389487004175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,375 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,375 miles
    Test number
    598398273020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  14. Fail71,375 miles (+2,689)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,375 miles
    Test number
    668408373070
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  15. Pass68,686 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,686 miles
    Test number
    138167082484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,678 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,678 miles
    Test number
    127260091068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,350 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,350 miles
    Test number
    183806070052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,039 miles (+6,343)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,039 miles
    Test number
    893737279047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,696 miles (+8,762)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,696 miles
    Test number
    383698478086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,934 miles (+6,794)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    45,934 miles
    Test number
    784646576287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    39,140 miles
    Test number
    324562095493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X36 GGU

Does X36 GGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X36 GGU is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X36 GGU?
The MOT on X36 GGU is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X36 GGU done?
X36 GGU was recorded at 100,567 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 2,984 miles a year.
Has X36 GGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X36 GGU has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X36 GGU 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 X36 GGU find?
X36 GGU passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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