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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

Y11 RDLMOT history

Y11 RDL is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 28 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 121,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

Y11 RDL silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,931 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y11 RDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y11 RDL was last recorded at 121,931 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 5,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,916 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,015 miles
Average per year
5,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,931 miles
  • 2024 – 116,916 miles
  • 2023 – 112,883 miles
  • 2022 – 107,334 miles
  • 2021 – 103,714 miles
  • 2020 – 98,719 miles
  • 2019 – 95,508 miles
  • 2018 – 90,193 miles
  • 2017 – 83,825 miles
  • 2016 – 77,821 miles
  • 2015 – 71,105 miles
  • 2014 – 64,159 miles
  • 2013 – 57,556 miles
  • 2012 – 50,375 miles
  • 2011 – 43,211 miles
  • 2010 – 33,515 miles
  • 2009 – 24,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,931 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,931 miles (+5,015)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,931 miles
    Test number
    107273781822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,916 miles (+4,033)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    116,916 miles
    Test number
    132447539594
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass112,883 miles (+5,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    112,883 miles
    Test number
    621639744134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass107,334 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    107,334 miles
    Test number
    913165926749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,714 miles (+4,995)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,714 miles
    Test number
    442424908047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass98,719 miles (+3,211)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,719 miles
    Test number
    316856099272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,508 miles (+5,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,508 miles
    Test number
    126331701567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass90,193 miles (+6,368)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    90,193 miles
    Test number
    601690696674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,825 miles (+6,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,825 miles
    Test number
    358268221698
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass77,821 miles (+6,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    77,821 miles
    Test number
    864027898695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass71,105 miles (+6,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    71,105 miles
    Test number
    443294624321
    • AdvisoryRear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

  12. Pass64,159 miles (+6,603)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    64,159 miles
    Test number
    429718854480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass57,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,556 miles
    Test number
    535575653372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,556 miles (+7,181)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,556 miles
    Test number
    606584453340
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass50,375 miles (+7,164)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,375 miles
    Test number
    978185402309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

  16. Pass43,211 miles (+9,696)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,211 miles
    Test number
    498691281248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,515 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,515 miles
    Test number
    430962450210
    • NoteFront brake discs badly worn

  18. Fail33,513 miles (+8,764)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,513 miles
    Test number
    650692250230
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake discs badly worn

  19. Pass24,749 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,749 miles
    Test number
    561907269270
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear number plate seperating

Questions about Y11 RDL

Does Y11 RDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y11 RDL is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y11 RDL?
The MOT on Y11 RDL is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y11 RDL done?
Y11 RDL was recorded at 121,931 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 5,987 miles a year.
Has Y11 RDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y11 RDL has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2013.
Has the mileage on Y11 RDL 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 RDL find?
Y11 RDL passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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