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BMW 525

Blue · Lpg · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y209 JVWMOT history

Y209 JVW is a blue lpg BMW 525 first used on 20 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 200,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2024
Mileage
200,879 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y209 JVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y209 JVW was last recorded at 200,879 miles on 14 Dec 2022, 84 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,795 miles · 6 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
84 miles
Average per year
7,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 200,879 miles
  • 2020 – 189,851 miles
  • 2019 – 180,509 miles
  • 2018 – 173,528 miles
  • 2017 – 165,409 miles
  • 2016 – 159,007 miles
  • 2015 – 151,624 miles
  • 2014 – 144,761 miles
  • 2013 – 137,692 miles
  • 2012 – 131,935 miles
  • 2011 – 125,195 miles
  • 2010 – 118,900 miles
  • 2009 – 108,804 miles
  • 2008 – 99,999 miles
  • 2007 – 88,737 miles
  • 2006 – 83,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,879 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,879 miles (+84)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    200,879 miles
    Test number
    691611120362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail200,795 miles (+4,815)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,795 miles
    Test number
    868934748218
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass195,980 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    195,980 miles
    Test number
    754687534935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail195,977 miles (+6,126)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,977 miles
    Test number
    396139163098
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass189,851 miles (+29)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    189,851 miles
    Test number
    526399157560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail189,822 miles (+9,313)10 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,822 miles
    Test number
    125876454028
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass180,509 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    180,509 miles
    Test number
    479791923043
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail180,508 miles (+6,980)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,508 miles
    Test number
    417933178184
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass173,528 miles (+280)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    173,528 miles
    Test number
    142675527742
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail173,248 miles (+7,839)2 failures1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,248 miles
    Test number
    512247074617
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass165,409 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    165,409 miles
    Test number
    750798927749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail165,407 miles (+6,400)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,407 miles
    Test number
    667633339172
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass159,007 miles (+63)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    159,007 miles
    Test number
    375018916936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in O/S sill
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail158,944 miles (+7,320)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,944 miles
    Test number
    790028768009
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in O/S sill
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass151,624 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    151,624 miles
    Test number
    896421495004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail151,622 miles (+6,861)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,622 miles
    Test number
    939551495060
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass144,761 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    144,761 miles
    Test number
    458043294001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail144,761 miles (+7,069)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,761 miles
    Test number
    987331794047
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass137,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    137,692 miles
    Test number
    405526263018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail137,692 miles (+5,757)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,692 miles
    Test number
    155684663453
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass131,935 miles (+6,740)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    131,935 miles
    Test number
    796404572002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass125,195 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    125,195 miles
    Test number
    538632281020
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise slight play in o/s rack arm & track rod end

  23. Fail125,189 miles (+6,289)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,189 miles
    Test number
    656571481029
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteAdvise slight play in o/s rack arm & track rod end

  24. Pass118,900 miles (+10,096)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    118,900 miles
    Test number
    962101990085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass108,804 miles (+8,805)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    108,804 miles
    Test number
    440169469038
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass99,999 miles (+11,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    943888078018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass88,737 miles (+5,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    88,737 miles
    Test number
    163498877403
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass83,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    83,661 miles
    Test number
    383202086059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y209 JVW

Does Y209 JVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y209 JVW expired on 3 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y209 JVW?
The MOT on Y209 JVW expired on 3 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y209 JVW done?
Y209 JVW was recorded at 200,879 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2022, an average of 7,007 miles a year.
Has Y209 JVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y209 JVW has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y209 JVW 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 Y209 JVW find?
Y209 JVW passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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