BMW 525
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc
X79 NGSMOT history
X79 NGS is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 69,490 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 May 2023
- Mileage
- 69,490 mi
- At MOT on 10 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,307 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X79 NGS
- 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
- 31 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 10 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
X79 NGS was last recorded at 69,490 miles on 10 May 2022, 819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Dec 2012: 41,381 miles, lower than 41,382 miles on 21 Dec 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 68,671 miles · 11 May 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 819 miles
- Average per year
- 3,307 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 69,490 miles
- 2021 – 68,671 miles
- 2020 – 67,203 miles
- 2019 – 66,417 miles
- 2018 – 66,408 miles
- 2017 – 62,902 miles
- 2016 – 51,467 miles
- 2015 – 47,665 miles
- 2014 – 46,659 miles
- 2013 – 43,105 miles
- 2012 – 41,381 miles
- 2011 – 35,305 miles
- 2010 – 31,290 miles
- 2009 – 26,352 miles
- 2008 – 23,284 miles
- 2007 – 20,715 miles
- 2006 – 18,254 miles
- 2005 – 15,242 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,490 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front at front flexis (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,490 miles (+819)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2023
- Odometer
- 69,490 miles
- Test number
- 688067835689
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,671 miles (+1,468)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2022
- Odometer
- 68,671 miles
- Test number
- 422615848035
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass67,203 miles (+786)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2021
- Odometer
- 67,203 miles
- Test number
- 350725484239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,417 miles (+9)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 66,417 miles
- Test number
- 473654159833
- AdvisoryNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass66,408 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 66,408 miles
- Test number
- 355248004045
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
Fail66,408 miles (+3,506)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,408 miles
- Test number
- 665931716068
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,902 miles (+36)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 62,902 miles
- Test number
- 422342682430
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front at front flexis (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front slightly (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre sidewall staring to perish
Fail62,866 miles (+11,399)9 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,866 miles
- Test number
- 353113477947
- FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight internal lense loose (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front at front flexis (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front outer lenses (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front slightly (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryHigh level stop light not working
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre sidewall staring to perish
Pass51,467 miles (+102)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 51,467 miles
- Test number
- 249770888243
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking
- AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r tyre valve cracking
Fail51,365 miles (+3,700)4 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,365 miles
- Test number
- 514676605688
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryAll four tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls and center part of tread.
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread. (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak From engine area.
- AdvisoryVehicle fitted with engine cover and plastic under trays.
Pass47,665 miles (+1,006)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 47,665 miles
- Test number
- 136274005297
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass46,659 miles (+3,554)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 46,659 miles
- Test number
- 625109604225
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass43,105 miles (+1,724)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 43,105 miles
- Test number
- 306146123228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,381 miles (-1)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 41,381 miles
- Test number
- 595529952382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,382 miles (+6,077)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,382 miles
- Test number
- 427896652384
- FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass35,305 miles (+4,015)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 35,305 miles
- Test number
- 806055051309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,290 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 31,290 miles
- Test number
- 342359740302
- 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)
Fail31,290 miles (+4,938)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,290 miles
- Test number
- 851519440326
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- 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)
Pass26,352 miles (+3,068)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 26,352 miles
- Test number
- 483972759486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,284 miles (+2,569)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 23,284 miles
- Test number
- 413186228423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,715 miles (+2,461)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 20,715 miles
- Test number
- 170423157392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,254 miles (+3,012)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 18,254 miles
- Test number
- 243487646354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,242 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 15,242 miles
- Test number
- 682988745371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,242 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,242 miles
- Test number
- 924698545361
- 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)
Questions about X79 NGS
- Does X79 NGS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X79 NGS expired on 26 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X79 NGS?
- The MOT on X79 NGS expired on 26 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X79 NGS done?
- X79 NGS was recorded at 69,490 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2022, an average of 3,307 miles a year.
- Has X79 NGS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X79 NGS has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2018.
- Has the mileage on X79 NGS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Dec 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X79 NGS find?
- X79 NGS passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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