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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

X787 KNHMOT history

X787 KNH is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 1 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 135,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

X787 KNH blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
135,621 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X787 KNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X787 KNH was last recorded at 135,621 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 4,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,248 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,373 miles
Average per year
3,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,621 miles
  • 2025 – 131,248 miles
  • 2024 – 128,634 miles
  • 2023 – 126,710 miles
  • 2022 – 124,649 miles
  • 2021 – 119,159 miles
  • 2020 – 117,744 miles
  • 2019 – 116,652 miles
  • 2018 – 115,361 miles
  • 2017 – 113,409 miles
  • 2016 – 111,074 miles
  • 2015 – 107,442 miles
  • 2014 – 103,385 miles
  • 2013 – 99,365 miles
  • 2012 – 94,414 miles
  • 2011 – 90,898 miles
  • 2010 – 86,845 miles
  • 2009 – 82,433 miles
  • 2008 – 77,221 miles
  • 2006 – 70,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,621 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,621 miles (+4,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    135,621 miles
    Test number
    371797334787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,248 miles (+2,614)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    131,248 miles
    Test number
    728245622749
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,634 miles (+1,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    128,634 miles
    Test number
    419745177225
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,710 miles (+28)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,710 miles
    Test number
    486958505383
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail126,682 miles (+32)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,682 miles
    Test number
    465288070002
    • MajorFront Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill within 30cm of seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail126,650 miles (+2,001)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,650 miles
    Test number
    467473749371
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front antiroll bar 'd' mounting bushes worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front indicators and side repeaters discoloured
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer wall damage
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks

  7. Pass124,649 miles (+5,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,649 miles
    Test number
    548323235719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement facing rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement facing rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,159 miles (+1,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,159 miles
    Test number
    634813477162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass117,744 miles (+1,092)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    117,744 miles
    Test number
    465108684013
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from rad/header tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,652 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    116,652 miles
    Test number
    346030179889
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail116,642 miles (+1,281)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,642 miles
    Test number
    203352988415
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass115,361 miles (+1,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    115,361 miles
    Test number
    715657630970
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing

  13. Pass113,409 miles (+2,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    113,409 miles
    Test number
    355096173478
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass111,074 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    111,074 miles
    Test number
    843638250663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass107,442 miles (+4,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    107,442 miles
    Test number
    247705735084
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

  16. Pass103,385 miles (+4,020)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    103,385 miles
    Test number
    697430334007
    • NoteRear diff leaks
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  17. Pass99,365 miles (+4,951)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    99,365 miles
    Test number
    586031933055
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low o/s 3mm n/s 2mm
    • NoteRear diff oil leak
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  18. Pass94,414 miles (+10)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    94,414 miles
    Test number
    337321532069
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail94,404 miles (+3,506)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,404 miles
    Test number
    168380732422
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass90,898 miles (+4,053)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    90,898 miles
    Test number
    208672431089
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  21. Pass86,845 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    86,845 miles
    Test number
    691259920052
    • NoteOil leaks at rear diff

  22. Fail86,837 miles (+4,404)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,837 miles
    Test number
    974769920045
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leaks at rear diff

  23. Pass82,433 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    82,433 miles
    Test number
    190613139421
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail82,433 miles (+5,212)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,433 miles
    Test number
    190951039438
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass77,221 miles (+7,088)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    77,221 miles
    Test number
    770055718039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    70,133 miles
    Test number
    333930146343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X787 KNH

Does X787 KNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X787 KNH is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X787 KNH?
The MOT on X787 KNH is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X787 KNH done?
X787 KNH was recorded at 135,621 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 3,410 miles a year.
Has X787 KNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X787 KNH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on X787 KNH 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 X787 KNH find?
X787 KNH passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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