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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

X789 GNAMOT history

X789 GNA is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 25 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2023.

X789 GNA silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2024
Mileage
118,924 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X789 GNA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X789 GNA was last recorded at 118,924 miles on 5 Dec 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2010: 73,052 miles, lower than 79,324 miles on 20 May 2009.

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
118,924 miles · 1 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,924 miles
  • 2022 – 118,919 miles
  • 2021 – 118,919 miles
  • 2020 – 118,919 miles
  • 2019 – 118,042 miles
  • 2018 – 112,612 miles
  • 2017 – 110,025 miles
  • 2016 – 104,114 miles
  • 2015 – 101,060 miles
  • 2014 – 97,082 miles
  • 2013 – 92,463 miles
  • 2012 – 86,928 miles
  • 2011 – 78,912 miles
  • 2010 – 73,052 miles
  • 2009 – 79,324 miles
  • 2008 – 59,945 miles
  • 2007 – 53,605 miles
  • 2006 – 44,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,924 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,924 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    118,924 miles
    Test number
    250753984441
    • 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))

  2. Fail118,924 miles (+5)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,924 miles
    Test number
    300185905740
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass118,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,919 miles
    Test number
    743670795617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail118,919 miles2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,919 miles
    Test number
    623278048079
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass118,919 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,919 miles
    Test number
    956352943855
    • AdvisoryEngine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

  6. Fail118,919 miles (+877)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,919 miles
    Test number
    961426780258
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass118,042 miles (+5,430)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,042 miles
    Test number
    188595819671
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass112,612 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,612 miles
    Test number
    675623147368
    • 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))

  9. Fail112,612 miles (+2,587)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,612 miles
    Test number
    430929361876
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass110,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,025 miles
    Test number
    916840182955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,025 miles (+5,911)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,025 miles
    Test number
    431736594196
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass104,114 miles (+3,054)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,114 miles
    Test number
    557440791215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,060 miles (+67)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    101,060 miles
    Test number
    635054995165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail100,993 miles (+3,911)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,993 miles
    Test number
    985048585187
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll tyres fitted are winter tyres
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side wall damaged
    • NotePower steering belt cracked/ bottom pulley seperating

  15. Pass97,082 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,082 miles
    Test number
    529342874174
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail97,082 miles (+4,619)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,082 miles
    Test number
    385441674121
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass92,463 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    92,463 miles
    Test number
    209104393429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,453 miles (+5,525)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,453 miles
    Test number
    115019683187
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass86,928 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    86,928 miles
    Test number
    716590552138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail86,928 miles (+8,016)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,928 miles
    Test number
    697210552186
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail78,912 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,912 miles
    Test number
    176549051161
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass78,912 miles (+5,860)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,912 miles
    Test number
    597649851114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,052 miles (-6,272)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    73,052 miles
    Test number
    563452650134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass79,324 miles (+19,379)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    79,324 miles
    Test number
    230570549160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass59,945 miles (+6,340)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    59,945 miles
    Test number
    710128148136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass53,605 miles (+9,354)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,605 miles
    Test number
    292840657416
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass44,251 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    44,251 miles
    Test number
    942074756154
    • 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)

Questions about X789 GNA

Does X789 GNA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X789 GNA expired on 4 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X789 GNA?
The MOT on X789 GNA expired on 4 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X789 GNA done?
X789 GNA was recorded at 118,924 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2023, an average of 4,266 miles a year.
Has X789 GNA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X789 GNA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on X789 GNA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X789 GNA find?
X789 GNA passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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