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BMW 525

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

X68 JBKMOT history

X68 JBK is a green petrol BMW 525 first used on 19 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2023.

X68 JBK green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2024
Mileage
83,994 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X68 JBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
19 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X68 JBK was last recorded at 83,994 miles on 3 Oct 2023, 3,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,789 miles · 24 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3,205 miles
Average per year
3,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 83,994 miles
  • 2021 – 80,789 miles
  • 2020 – 74,498 miles
  • 2019 – 68,165 miles
  • 2018 – 65,950 miles
  • 2017 – 64,072 miles
  • 2016 – 61,417 miles
  • 2015 – 58,675 miles
  • 2013 – 50,955 miles
  • 2012 – 46,818 miles
  • 2011 – 44,087 miles
  • 2010 – 39,211 miles
  • 2009 – 34,914 miles
  • 2008 – 28,833 miles
  • 2007 – 20,896 miles
  • 2006 – 18,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,994 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Body has slight corrosion underside and components (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,994 miles (+3,205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,994 miles
    Test number
    521426196585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass80,789 miles (+6,291)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,789 miles
    Test number
    324361873717
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play All Four (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front And Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front And Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing Corroded

  3. Pass74,498 miles (+6,333)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,498 miles
    Test number
    968393375784
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass68,165 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,165 miles
    Test number
    487907929166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and components corroded

  5. Fail68,165 miles (+2,215)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,165 miles
    Test number
    257350023005
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside and components corroded

  6. Pass65,950 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,950 miles
    Test number
    815778512158
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion underside and components (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail65,936 miles (+1,864)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,936 miles
    Test number
    146749354009
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes, front to joins (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint short arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint short arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion underside and components (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front, forward arms (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass64,072 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,072 miles
    Test number
    340641575773
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes front to rear join (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBody, underside and components corroded

  9. Fail64,072 miles (+2,655)2 failures2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,072 miles
    Test number
    130186347670
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes front to rear join (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBody, underside and components corroded

  10. Pass61,417 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,417 miles
    Test number
    984509725245
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes on floor (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front, forward bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryInternal h/lamp adjuster altered to check lights

  11. Fail61,405 miles (+2,730)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,405 miles
    Test number
    688090256754
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes on floor (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front, forward bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryInternal h/lamp adjuster altered to check lights

  12. Pass58,675 miles (+28)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,675 miles
    Test number
    117930895450
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEml on

  13. Fail58,647 miles (+7,692)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,647 miles
    Test number
    756155885073
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEml on

  14. Pass50,955 miles (+1)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,955 miles
    Test number
    186001753393
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth wipers poor

  15. Fail50,954 miles (+4,136)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,954 miles
    Test number
    687510253388
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth wipers poor

  16. Pass46,818 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,818 miles
    Test number
    526296142322
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront discs slightly corroded
    • NoteOil level on min

  17. Fail46,817 miles (+2,730)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,817 miles
    Test number
    365916142395
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront discs slightly corroded
    • NoteOil level on min

  18. Pass44,087 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,087 miles
    Test number
    528060851397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  19. Fail44,087 miles (+4,876)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,087 miles
    Test number
    268790451385
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  20. Pass39,211 miles8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,211 miles
    Test number
    512360440326
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brakes binding slightly
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn at edges
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  21. Fail39,211 miles (+4,297)1 repaired8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,211 miles
    Test number
    593320740317
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brakes binding slightly
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn at edges
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  22. Pass34,914 miles (+6,081)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,914 miles
    Test number
    492861359395
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass28,833 miles (+7,937)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,833 miles
    Test number
    234057508206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,896 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    20,896 miles
    Test number
    110992427294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    18,937 miles
    Test number
    791668566240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X68 JBK

Does X68 JBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X68 JBK expired on 2 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X68 JBK?
The MOT on X68 JBK expired on 2 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X68 JBK done?
X68 JBK was recorded at 83,994 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2023, an average of 3,822 miles a year.
Has X68 JBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X68 JBK has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on X68 JBK 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 X68 JBK find?
X68 JBK passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front side repeater slightly discoloured.

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