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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,497 cc

X6 PSBMOT history

X6 PSB is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 6 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 96,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,782 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X6 PSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X6 PSB was last recorded at 96,782 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,757 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
2,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,782 miles
  • 2025 – 94,522 miles
  • 2024 – 92,927 miles
  • 2023 – 91,928 miles
  • 2022 – 91,212 miles
  • 2021 – 90,370 miles
  • 2020 – 89,029 miles
  • 2018 – 85,897 miles
  • 2017 – 78,857 miles
  • 2015 – 75,672 miles
  • 2014 – 72,236 miles
  • 2013 – 68,926 miles
  • 2012 – 66,552 miles
  • 2011 – 62,170 miles
  • 2010 – 58,778 miles
  • 2009 – 56,841 miles
  • 2008 – 54,847 miles
  • 2007 – 51,443 miles
  • 2006 – 43,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,782 miles
  • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 2554017

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Covers & hields fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,782 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,782 miles
    Test number
    336337561137
    • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail96,757 miles (+2,235)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,757 miles
    Test number
    908612923253
    • DangerousProp shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45R17 Marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,522 miles (+1,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    94,522 miles
    Test number
    452348827575
    • AdvisoryCovers + Shields Fitted

  4. Pass92,927 miles (+999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,927 miles
    Test number
    232210115535
    • AdvisoryCovers and Shields fitted

  5. Pass91,928 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,928 miles
    Test number
    163318527112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,212 miles (+842)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,212 miles
    Test number
    903908771963
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL AROUND (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass90,370 miles (+1,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,370 miles
    Test number
    230770399305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass89,029 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,029 miles
    Test number
    467460608401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 2554017 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers & hields fitted

  9. Fail89,004 miles (+3,107)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,004 miles
    Test number
    931232058542
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm marked with blue chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm marked with blue chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 2554017 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers & hields fitted

  10. Pass85,897 miles (+3,060)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,897 miles
    Test number
    667525180668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,837 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,837 miles
    Test number
    546069652294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,857 miles (+3,185)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,857 miles
    Test number
    266427699810
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit replace asap (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass75,672 miles (+3,436)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,672 miles
    Test number
    629897051764
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on inner and close to limit

  14. Pass72,236 miles (+3,310)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,236 miles
    Test number
    578124544329
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres on limit
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn inner edge

  15. Pass68,926 miles (+2,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    68,926 miles
    Test number
    227296043300
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass66,552 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,552 miles
    Test number
    465999032386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  17. Fail66,541 miles (+4,371)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,541 miles
    Test number
    129888532336
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges may need tracking adjustment

  18. Pass62,170 miles (+3,392)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,170 miles
    Test number
    547013221386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge. Advise tracking check
    • NoteWipers smeary

  19. Pass58,778 miles (+113)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,778 miles
    Test number
    130007110320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge but to cords. advise replaced

  20. Fail58,665 miles (+1,824)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,665 miles
    Test number
    202858480243
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass56,841 miles (+1,994)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,841 miles
    Test number
    632218089218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,847 miles (+3,404)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,847 miles
    Test number
    391879898255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    51,443 miles
    Test number
    841919307390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,443 miles (+8,059)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,443 miles
    Test number
    311628997419
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass43,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,384 miles
    Test number
    323164706321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X6 PSB

Does X6 PSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X6 PSB is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X6 PSB?
The MOT on X6 PSB is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X6 PSB done?
X6 PSB was recorded at 96,782 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 2,777 miles a year.
Has X6 PSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X6 PSB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X6 PSB 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 PSB find?
X6 PSB passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: covers and shields fitted; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms, both sides.

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