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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

Y11 GTFMOT history

Y11 GTF is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 14 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2024
Mileage
127,288 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y11 GTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y11 GTF was last recorded at 127,288 miles on 11 Oct 2023, 8,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,232 miles · 15 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
8,056 miles
Average per year
7,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,288 miles
  • 2022 – 119,232 miles
  • 2021 – 117,399 miles
  • 2020 – 115,067 miles
  • 2019 – 112,879 miles
  • 2018 – 108,048 miles
  • 2017 – 104,605 miles
  • 2016 – 101,798 miles
  • 2015 – 98,762 miles
  • 2014 – 94,349 miles
  • 2013 – 71,125 miles
  • 2012 – 65,340 miles
  • 2010 – 44,985 miles
  • 2009 – 31,502 miles
  • 2008 – 21,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,288 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Carried out smoke test, no reading registered

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,288 miles (+8,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,288 miles
    Test number
    550198089805
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass119,232 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,232 miles
    Test number
    180506374536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail119,176 miles (+1,777)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,176 miles
    Test number
    139194360718
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight misting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight misting
  4. Pass117,399 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,399 miles
    Test number
    770178242529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail117,379 miles (+2,312)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,379 miles
    Test number
    615563639123
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass115,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,067 miles
    Test number
    878035217845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail115,067 miles (+2,188)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,067 miles
    Test number
    573525620861
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass112,879 miles (+4,831)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,879 miles
    Test number
    482577740536
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass108,048 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,048 miles
    Test number
    715429945570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,042 miles (+3,437)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,042 miles
    Test number
    780899935747
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass104,605 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,605 miles
    Test number
    295990504766
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCarried out smoke test, no reading registered
  12. Fail104,605 miles (+2,807)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,605 miles
    Test number
    404699144023
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCarried out smoke test, no reading registered
  13. Pass101,798 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    101,798 miles
    Test number
    533378452048
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCarried out smoke test but no reading registered
  14. Fail101,798 miles (+3,036)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,798 miles
    Test number
    372780472963
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges very close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge very close to limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCarried out smoke test but no reading registered
    • AdvisorySuggest 4 wheel alignment
  15. Pass98,762 miles (+4,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,762 miles
    Test number
    415029119538
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner and outer edges getting low on tread
    • AdvisorySmoke test carried out but no reading registered
  16. Pass94,349 miles (+23,224)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,349 miles
    Test number
    309379154269
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn uneven on inner side wall
  17. Pass71,125 miles (+5,785)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,125 miles
    Test number
    156386443206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,340 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,340 miles
    Test number
    668887142268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,770 miles (+17,785)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,770 miles
    Test number
    199420022063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,985 miles (+13,483)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,985 miles
    Test number
    440109640301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,502 miles (+9,948)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,502 miles
    Test number
    613012359312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,554 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,554 miles
    Test number
    530961318370
    • NoteNo tread on inner edge of n/s/r tyre

Questions about Y11 GTF

Does Y11 GTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y11 GTF expired on 14 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y11 GTF?
The MOT on Y11 GTF expired on 14 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y11 GTF done?
Y11 GTF was recorded at 127,288 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2023, an average of 7,084 miles a year.
Has Y11 GTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y11 GTF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y11 GTF 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 Y11 GTF find?
Y11 GTF passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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