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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

X457 KMJMOT history

X457 KMJ is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 2 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
86,152 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X457 KMJ
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
2 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

X457 KMJ was last recorded at 86,152 miles on 26 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2026: 86,152 miles, lower than 86,510 miles on 27 Oct 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,510 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Average per year
1,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,152 miles
  • 2025 – 86,510 miles
  • 2024 – 86,148 miles
  • 2023 – 85,611 miles
  • 2022 – 84,722 miles
  • 2021 – 84,310 miles
  • 2020 – 83,803 miles
  • 2019 – 82,994 miles
  • 2017 – 82,350 miles
  • 2016 – 81,525 miles
  • 2015 – 80,500 miles
  • 2014 – 79,230 miles
  • 2013 – 78,008 miles
  • 2012 – 77,597 miles
  • 2011 – 77,489 miles
  • 2010 – 77,345 miles
  • 2009 – 74,504 miles
  • 2008 – 69,751 miles
  • 2007 – 62,007 miles
  • 2006 – 55,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail86,152 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Along the sill (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Plastic covering, not allowing full inspection (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Plastic covering, not allowing full inspection (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail86,152 miles (-358)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,152 miles
    Test number
    873519367874
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Along the sill (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Plastic covering, not allowing full inspection (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Plastic covering, not allowing full inspection (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. Pass86,510 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,510 miles
    Test number
    987108681806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,148 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    86,148 miles
    Test number
    287948108311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,611 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,611 miles
    Test number
    688504432967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,722 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,722 miles
    Test number
    520482853197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,310 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,310 miles
    Test number
    547960136991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,803 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,803 miles
    Test number
    118384633335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,994 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,994 miles
    Test number
    506912082562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,350 miles (+825)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,350 miles
    Test number
    946111933632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,525 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    81,525 miles
    Test number
    128008896578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,500 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    80,500 miles
    Test number
    518981395117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,230 miles (+1,222)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,230 miles
    Test number
    558302394126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,008 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,008 miles
    Test number
    769763593166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,597 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,597 miles
    Test number
    488728782121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail77,596 miles (+107)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,596 miles
    Test number
    257747872171
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
  16. Pass77,489 miles (+144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    77,489 miles
    Test number
    206249481451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass77,345 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    77,345 miles
    Test number
    801990190108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,504 miles
    Test number
    632217589199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,504 miles (+4,753)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,504 miles
    Test number
    564764989127
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass69,751 miles (+7,744)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    69,751 miles
    Test number
    570263298136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,007 miles (+6,868)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    62,007 miles
    Test number
    922593647023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    55,139 miles
    Test number
    120860046034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X457 KMJ

Does X457 KMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X457 KMJ is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X457 KMJ?
The MOT on X457 KMJ is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X457 KMJ done?
X457 KMJ was recorded at 86,152 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 1,498 miles a year.
Has X457 KMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X457 KMJ has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X457 KMJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X457 KMJ find?
X457 KMJ failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system along the sill; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting, and 5 more.

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