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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

X38 GNCMOT history

X38 GNC is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 31 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2023.

X38 GNC silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2023
Mileage
123,529 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 GNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

X38 GNC was last recorded at 123,529 miles on 3 Mar 2023, 4,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,189 miles · 15 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
4,340 miles
Average per year
3,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 123,529 miles
  • 2022 – 119,189 miles
  • 2021 – 115,988 miles
  • 2020 – 111,621 miles
  • 2018 – 109,909 miles
  • 2017 – 106,694 miles
  • 2016 – 104,320 miles
  • 2015 – 100,669 miles
  • 2014 – 94,728 miles
  • 2013 – 93,436 miles
  • 2012 – 90,487 miles
  • 2011 – 84,318 miles
  • 2010 – 76,251 miles
  • 2008 – 71,552 miles
  • 2006 – 63,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,529 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,529 miles (+4,340)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,529 miles
    Test number
    834276771542
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass119,189 miles (+3,201)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,189 miles
    Test number
    416530235333
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blade slightly split but still clear windscreen

  3. Pass115,988 miles (+63)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,988 miles
    Test number
    778208874319
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail115,925 miles (+4,304)6 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,925 miles
    Test number
    244266616595
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,621 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,621 miles
    Test number
    742657736335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,909 miles
    Test number
    299838792144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,909 miles (+3,215)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,909 miles
    Test number
    983566385540
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  8. Pass106,694 miles (+2,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,694 miles
    Test number
    634579938567
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Pass104,320 miles (+3,651)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    104,320 miles
    Test number
    587821129872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass100,669 miles (+55)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,669 miles
    Test number
    988792345014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteE.M.L
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail100,614 miles (+5,886)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,614 miles
    Test number
    126771135409
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteE.M.L
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass94,728 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,728 miles
    Test number
    615214114018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is cracked 235/45/17

  13. Fail94,728 miles (+1,292)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,728 miles
    Test number
    137284414042
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is cracked 235/45/17

  14. Pass93,436 miles (+2,949)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    93,436 miles
    Test number
    488236913008
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass90,487 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    90,487 miles
    Test number
    275357012024
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail90,479 miles (+6,161)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,479 miles
    Test number
    135114512458
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass84,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    84,318 miles
    Test number
    438452411073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,318 miles (+8,067)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,318 miles
    Test number
    696172811050
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass76,251 miles (+4,699)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    76,251 miles
    Test number
    612499310076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,552 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    71,552 miles
    Test number
    101943578424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,551 miles (+7,767)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,551 miles
    Test number
    500194068009
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass63,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    63,784 miles
    Test number
    551610276146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X38 GNC

Does X38 GNC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X38 GNC expired on 14 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X38 GNC?
The MOT on X38 GNC expired on 14 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X38 GNC done?
X38 GNC was recorded at 123,529 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2023, an average of 3,577 miles a year.
Has X38 GNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 GNC has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on X38 GNC 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 X38 GNC find?
X38 GNC failed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2023 with 5 major defects and 6 advisories: headlamp levelling device inoperative both; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area; offside headlamp lens seriously defective, and 8 more.

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