BMW logo

BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

X761 MOEMOT history

X761 MOE is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 17 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

X761 MOE blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
84,741 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,718 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for X761 MOE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
X761 MOE
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
17 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X761 MOE was last recorded at 84,741 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
84,113 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
628 miles
Average per year
2,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,741 miles
  • 2025 – 84,113 miles
  • 2024 – 83,796 miles
  • 2023 – 83,218 miles
  • 2022 – 82,805 miles
  • 2021 – 82,012 miles
  • 2020 – 81,485 miles
  • 2019 – 80,622 miles
  • 2018 – 78,671 miles
  • 2017 – 76,556 miles
  • 2016 – 72,815 miles
  • 2015 – 67,750 miles
  • 2014 – 64,438 miles
  • 2013 – 59,997 miles
  • 2012 – 57,111 miles
  • 2011 – 53,975 miles
  • 2010 – 51,023 miles
  • 2009 – 46,390 miles
  • 2008 – 41,081 miles
  • 2007 – 36,326 miles
  • 2006 – 30,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,741 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,741 miles (+628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    84,741 miles
    Test number
    612123061970
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass84,113 miles (+317)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,113 miles
    Test number
    810917655545
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass83,796 miles (+578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,796 miles
    Test number
    174158294195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass83,218 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,218 miles
    Test number
    241379347963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,805 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,805 miles
    Test number
    490914106109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,012 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,012 miles
    Test number
    452362659035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,485 miles (+863)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,485 miles
    Test number
    886493240295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,622 miles (+1,951)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    80,622 miles
    Test number
    127427105515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,671 miles (+2,115)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    78,671 miles
    Test number
    970936753760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,556 miles
    Test number
    626312721178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,556 miles (+3,741)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,556 miles
    Test number
    973848392159
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  12. Pass72,815 miles (+5,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,815 miles
    Test number
    612294801032
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass67,750 miles (+3,312)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,750 miles
    Test number
    509740816266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,438 miles
    Test number
    638588254290
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Fail64,438 miles (+4,441)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,438 miles
    Test number
    387988154443
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass59,997 miles (+2,886)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,997 miles
    Test number
    606254753215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,111 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,111 miles
    Test number
    866370652247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,975 miles (+2,952)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    53,975 miles
    Test number
    497208241263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,023 miles (+4,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,023 miles
    Test number
    311789750496
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass46,390 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,390 miles
    Test number
    324124059206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,081 miles (+4,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,081 miles
    Test number
    764619648285
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  22. Pass36,326 miles (+6,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,326 miles
    Test number
    700304067216
    • 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)
  23. Pass30,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,066 miles
    Test number
    542144616236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X761 MOE

Does X761 MOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X761 MOE is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X761 MOE?
The MOT on X761 MOE is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X761 MOE done?
X761 MOE was recorded at 84,741 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 2,718 miles a year.
Has X761 MOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X761 MOE has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on X761 MOE 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 X761 MOE find?
X761 MOE passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.

Browse all X761 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.