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BMW 525

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y211 BPGMOT history

Y211 BPG is a green petrol BMW 525 first used on 6 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2024
Mileage
108,030 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y211 BPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y211 BPG was last recorded at 108,030 miles on 7 Nov 2023, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,019 miles · 9 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
3,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,030 miles
  • 2022 – 108,019 miles
  • 2021 – 107,990 miles
  • 2020 – 107,802 miles
  • 2019 – 106,527 miles
  • 2018 – 102,797 miles
  • 2017 – 98,630 miles
  • 2016 – 94,552 miles
  • 2015 – 89,190 miles
  • 2014 – 83,942 miles
  • 2013 – 81,634 miles
  • 2012 – 76,217 miles
  • 2011 – 72,031 miles
  • 2010 – 68,835 miles
  • 2009 – 64,705 miles
  • 2008 – 60,572 miles
  • 2007 – 58,488 miles
  • 2006 – 55,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,030 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,030 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,030 miles
    Test number
    938149801397
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,019 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,019 miles
    Test number
    451074456772
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail108,019 miles (+29)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,019 miles
    Test number
    601766477598
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,990 miles (+188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,990 miles
    Test number
    319308673879
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,802 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,802 miles
    Test number
    657711549159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail107,802 miles (+1,275)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,802 miles
    Test number
    455406544434
    • Repaired at testElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,527 miles (+3,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,527 miles
    Test number
    217459839415
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  8. Pass102,797 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,797 miles
    Test number
    571895922110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail102,797 miles (+4,167)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,797 miles
    Test number
    651362315659
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass98,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,630 miles
    Test number
    831135670981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,630 miles (+4,078)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,630 miles
    Test number
    632136494613
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass94,552 miles (+5,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,552 miles
    Test number
    992515563474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass89,190 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,190 miles
    Test number
    717285339856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing 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)

  14. Fail89,190 miles (+5,248)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,190 miles
    Test number
    289615077070
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing 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)

  15. Pass83,942 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,942 miles
    Test number
    845605224237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,634 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,634 miles
    Test number
    289483543251
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass81,634 miles (+5,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,634 miles
    Test number
    798323343204
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass76,217 miles (+4,186)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,217 miles
    Test number
    179210752217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass72,031 miles (+3,196)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,031 miles
    Test number
    908728131247
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass68,835 miles (+4,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,835 miles
    Test number
    703676020243
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass64,705 miles (+4,133)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,705 miles
    Test number
    643269339201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,572 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    60,572 miles
    Test number
    973362348261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,488 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    58,488 miles
    Test number
    680676147289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,419 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    55,419 miles
    Test number
    330894446252
    • 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)

Questions about Y211 BPG

Does Y211 BPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y211 BPG expired on 14 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y211 BPG?
The MOT on Y211 BPG expired on 14 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y211 BPG done?
Y211 BPG was recorded at 108,030 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2023, an average of 3,062 miles a year.
Has Y211 BPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y211 BPG has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y211 BPG 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 Y211 BPG find?
Y211 BPG passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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