BMW 525
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc
X796 YBDMOT history
X796 YBD is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 3 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,403 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 124,403 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 21 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 4,658 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X796 YBD
- 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
- 3 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X796 YBD was last recorded at 124,403 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 124,403 miles · 28 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,658 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 124,403 miles
- 2025 – 115,732 miles
- 2024 – 97,838 miles
- 2023 – 95,639 miles
- 2022 – 94,264 miles
- 2021 – 92,842 miles
- 2020 – 92,124 miles
- 2019 – 90,695 miles
- 2018 – 88,669 miles
- 2017 – 85,996 miles
- 2016 – 83,119 miles
- 2015 – 79,428 miles
- 2014 – 75,944 miles
- 2013 – 71,525 miles
- 2012 – 66,149 miles
- 2011 – 60,978 miles
- 2010 – 54,349 miles
- 2009 – 48,296 miles
- 2008 – 42,807 miles
- 2007 – 37,855 miles
- 2006 – 31,652 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,403 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,403 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 124,403 miles
- Test number
- 968111488525
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail124,403 miles (+8,671)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,403 miles
- Test number
- 102590419102
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass115,732 miles (+17,894)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 115,732 miles
- Test number
- 200723296304
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted under the floor
Pass97,838 miles (+2,199)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 97,838 miles
- Test number
- 135828101919
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge slightly stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass95,639 miles (+1,375)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 95,639 miles
- Test number
- 251852422074
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer arm pivot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer arm pivot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass94,264 miles (+1,422)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 94,264 miles
- Test number
- 506898226921
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bj (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,842 miles (+718)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 92,842 miles
- Test number
- 249723575503
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass92,124 miles (+1,429)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 92,124 miles
- Test number
- 906756132056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,695 miles (+2,026)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 90,695 miles
- Test number
- 184897079986
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,669 miles (+2,673)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 88,669 miles
- Test number
- 290492490845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,996 miles (+2,877)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 85,996 miles
- Test number
- 522497169061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,119 miles (+3,691)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 83,119 miles
- Test number
- 983197352621
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass79,428 miles (+3,484)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 79,428 miles
- Test number
- 464758825362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,944 miles (+4,419)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 75,944 miles
- Test number
- 817066294238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,525 miles (+5,376)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 71,525 miles
- Test number
- 338267793491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,149 miles (+5,171)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 66,149 miles
- Test number
- 889622592223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,978 miles (+6,629)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 60,978 miles
- Test number
- 976408391270
- 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)
Pass54,349 miles (+6,053)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 54,349 miles
- Test number
- 183207600311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,296 miles (+5,489)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 48,296 miles
- Test number
- 632664699238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,807 miles (+4,952)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 42,807 miles
- Test number
- 321322118335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,855 miles (+6,203)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 37,855 miles
- Test number
- 913441897288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,652 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 31,652 miles
- Test number
- 933695506343
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear reg.no.plate slightly discoloured
Questions about X796 YBD
- Does X796 YBD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X796 YBD is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X796 YBD?
- The MOT on X796 YBD is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X796 YBD done?
- X796 YBD was recorded at 124,403 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 4,658 miles a year.
- Has X796 YBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X796 YBD has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on X796 YBD 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 X796 YBD find?
- X796 YBD passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..
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