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BMW 525

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

X6 AMKMOT history

X6 AMK is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 16 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 159,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2023
Mileage
159,381 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X6 AMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X6 AMK was last recorded at 159,381 miles on 19 Oct 2022, 1,869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,512 miles · 29 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,869 miles
Average per year
6,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 159,381 miles
  • 2021 – 157,512 miles
  • 2020 – 155,574 miles
  • 2018 – 151,570 miles
  • 2017 – 148,702 miles
  • 2016 – 145,711 miles
  • 2015 – 141,554 miles
  • 2014 – 133,583 miles
  • 2013 – 118,634 miles
  • 2012 – 113,630 miles
  • 2011 – 108,208 miles
  • 2010 – 99,143 miles
  • 2009 – 90,528 miles
  • 2008 – 81,738 miles
  • 2007 – 73,332 miles
  • 2006 – 62,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,381 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,381 miles (+1,869)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    159,381 miles
    Test number
    788488919770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass157,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    157,512 miles
    Test number
    257642866394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail157,512 miles (+1,938)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,512 miles
    Test number
    835013043115
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass155,574 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    155,574 miles
    Test number
    624936234933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,570 miles (+2,868)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    151,570 miles
    Test number
    376725541356
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose

  6. Pass148,702 miles (+2,991)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    148,702 miles
    Test number
    378405718188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear indicators slightly discscoloured
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers deteriorated

  7. Pass145,711 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    145,711 miles
    Test number
    125257750992
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail145,711 miles (+49)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,711 miles
    Test number
    758807478705
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault reset (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail145,662 miles (+4,108)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,662 miles
    Test number
    321840759524
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken bottom of spring (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear high level brake light not working

  10. Pass141,554 miles (+7,971)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    141,554 miles
    Test number
    600143366236
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass133,583 miles (+14,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    133,583 miles
    Test number
    138730494234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass118,634 miles (+5,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    118,634 miles
    Test number
    758420993203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass113,630 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    113,630 miles
    Test number
    288244482288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Fail113,630 miles (+5,422)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,630 miles
    Test number
    756234982213
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass108,208 miles (+9,065)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    108,208 miles
    Test number
    498332491292
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r wheel

  16. Pass99,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    99,143 miles
    Test number
    804219370228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail99,143 miles (+8,615)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,143 miles
    Test number
    212833870208
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  18. Pass90,528 miles (+8,790)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    90,528 miles
    Test number
    364698289272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,738 miles (+8,406)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    81,738 miles
    Test number
    341349788269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,332 miles (+10,355)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    73,332 miles
    Test number
    461368177261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    62,977 miles
    Test number
    761496676228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X6 AMK

Does X6 AMK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X6 AMK expired on 28 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X6 AMK?
The MOT on X6 AMK expired on 28 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X6 AMK done?
X6 AMK was recorded at 159,381 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2022, an average of 6,009 miles a year.
Has X6 AMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X6 AMK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on X6 AMK 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 X6 AMK find?
X6 AMK passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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