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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

X745 DBLMOT history

X745 DBL is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 6 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
136,416 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X745 DBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X745 DBL was last recorded at 136,416 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 2,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2013: 11,854 miles, lower than 111,845 miles on 23 Mar 2013.

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
134,175 miles · 30 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,241 miles
Average per year
3,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,416 miles
  • 2023 – 134,175 miles
  • 2022 – 130,913 miles
  • 2021 – 130,842 miles
  • 2020 – 130,482 miles
  • 2019 – 129,699 miles
  • 2018 – 128,499 miles
  • 2017 – 125,695 miles
  • 2016 – 123,443 miles
  • 2015 – 119,108 miles
  • 2014 – 115,355 miles
  • 2013 – 11,854 miles
  • 2012 – 106,246 miles
  • 2011 – 101,014 miles
  • 2010 – 96,074 miles
  • 2009 – 90,837 miles
  • 2008 – 85,799 miles
  • 2007 – 77,977 miles
  • 2006 – 67,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,416 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill, jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small mark in windscreen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,416 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    136,416 miles
    Test number
    557079180659
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill, jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail136,416 miles (+2,241)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,416 miles
    Test number
    523857282284
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill, jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass134,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    134,175 miles
    Test number
    428315924532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail134,175 miles (+3,262)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,175 miles
    Test number
    545174230771
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass130,913 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,913 miles
    Test number
    460566241006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,842 miles (+360)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    130,842 miles
    Test number
    504060646292
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER & OUTER SIDEWALLS CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass130,482 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    130,482 miles
    Test number
    819782878976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,699 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,699 miles
    Test number
    629105383072
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small mark in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail129,690 miles (+1,191)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,690 miles
    Test number
    452159722858
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded excessively also within 30cm of suspension and sub frame mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small mark in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass128,499 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,499 miles
    Test number
    181177210121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  11. Fail128,488 miles (+2,793)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,488 miles
    Test number
    198080901538
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near jack point (5.2.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  12. Pass125,695 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,695 miles
    Test number
    864762129265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,443 miles (+4,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,443 miles
    Test number
    781776550910
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass119,108 miles (+3,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    119,108 miles
    Test number
    158940675061
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass115,355 miles (+103,501)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    115,355 miles
    Test number
    195155884408
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside handbrake effort low

  16. Pass11,854 miles (-99,991)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    11,854 miles
    Test number
    957057983036
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroding
    • NoteOffside handbrake effort low

  17. Fail111,845 miles (+5,599)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,845 miles
    Test number
    966252783017
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroding
    • NoteOffside handbrake effort low

  18. Pass106,246 miles (+5,232)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    106,246 miles
    Test number
    426084672003
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front steel brake pipe corroding

  19. Pass101,014 miles (+4,940)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    101,014 miles
    Test number
    849383971097
    • NoteChips in screen

  20. Pass96,074 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    96,074 miles
    Test number
    163713980482
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  21. Fail96,071 miles (+5,234)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,071 miles
    Test number
    133172580451
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  22. Pass90,837 miles (+5,038)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    90,837 miles
    Test number
    902785989025
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges, rears wearing

  23. Pass85,799 miles (+7,822)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    85,799 miles
    Test number
    290968388045
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  24. Pass77,977 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    77,977 miles
    Test number
    261613377055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail77,897 miles (+10,102)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,897 miles
    Test number
    921717867000
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass67,795 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    67,795 miles
    Test number
    383858586031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about X745 DBL

Does X745 DBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X745 DBL is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X745 DBL?
The MOT on X745 DBL is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X745 DBL done?
X745 DBL was recorded at 136,416 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 3,342 miles a year.
Has X745 DBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X745 DBL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X745 DBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X745 DBL find?
X745 DBL passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill, jacking point; offside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill.

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