
BMW 525
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc
Y212 YYWMOT history
Y212 YYW is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 95,764 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 95,764 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 34
- 22 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,494 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y212 YYW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y212 YYW was last recorded at 95,764 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 94,841 miles · 5 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 923 miles
- Average per year
- 3,494 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,764 miles
- 2025 – 94,841 miles
- 2024 – 93,901 miles
- 2023 – 92,953 miles
- 2022 – 91,898 miles
- 2021 – 90,983 miles
- 2020 – 89,921 miles
- 2019 – 88,039 miles
- 2018 – 85,999 miles
- 2017 – 83,544 miles
- 2016 – 80,579 miles
- 2015 – 77,258 miles
- 2014 – 74,289 miles
- 2013 – 71,815 miles
- 2012 – 67,407 miles
- 2011 – 60,909 miles
- 2010 – 50,550 miles
- 2009 – 39,337 miles
- 2008 – 36,292 miles
- 2007 – 32,199 miles
- 2006 – 25,939 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2018
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018
Full MOT history
34 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,764 miles (+923)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 95,764 miles
- Test number
- 389415561642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,841 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 94,841 miles
- Test number
- 821650678636
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail94,841 miles (+940)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,841 miles
- Test number
- 903604437990
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass93,901 miles (+948)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 93,901 miles
- Test number
- 416968728388
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass92,953 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 92,953 miles
- Test number
- 173085090991
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail92,953 miles (+1,055)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,953 miles
- Test number
- 217651704025
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass91,898 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 91,898 miles
- Test number
- 198769526410
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail91,898 miles (+915)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,898 miles
- Test number
- 840080353005
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,983 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 90,983 miles
- Test number
- 621566220248
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside handbrake requirements just met - requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail90,982 miles (+1,061)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,982 miles
- Test number
- 371981199888
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside handbrake requirements just met - requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass89,921 miles (+1,882)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 89,921 miles
- Test number
- 896176367294
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass88,039 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 88,039 miles
- Test number
- 407963690206
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower fog lamp insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner offside & nearside sill panels corroded
- AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
Fail88,039 miles (+2,040)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,039 miles
- Test number
- 183430050835
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower fog lamp insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner offside & nearside sill panels corroded
- AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
- AdvisoryReverse lamps not working
Pass85,999 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 85,999 miles
- Test number
- 103206550923
- AdvisoryAuto gear box fault , loose of drive one time at the time of test
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre deteriorated crack on shoulder, worn inner shoulder
- AdvisoryOil leak Engine
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Power steering reservoir (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass85,999 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 85,999 miles
- Test number
- 511254337304
- AdvisoryAuto gearbox fault , loose of drive one time during testing
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre deteriorated crack on shoulder , worn inner shoulder
- AdvisoryOil leak Engine
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering reservoir (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail85,999 miles (+2,455)3 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,999 miles
- Test number
- 406955865233
- FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Metal valve damage/deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Arm ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryAuto gearbox fault , loose of drive one time during testing
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre deteriorated crack on shoulder , worn inner shoulder
- AdvisoryOil leak Engine
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering reservoir (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass83,544 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 83,544 miles
- Test number
- 504516342578
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail83,543 miles (+2,964)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,543 miles
- Test number
- 253224215963
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass80,579 miles (+3,321)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 80,579 miles
- Test number
- 175968160496
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass77,258 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 77,258 miles
- Test number
- 268023665020
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail77,258 miles (+2,969)1 failure5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,258 miles
- Test number
- 865569745036
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass74,289 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 74,289 miles
- Test number
- 159125064056
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail74,289 miles (+2,474)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,289 miles
- Test number
- 406904164042
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass71,815 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 71,815 miles
- Test number
- 827166963059
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail71,815 miles (+4,408)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,815 miles
- Test number
- 237175863042
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass67,407 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 67,407 miles
- Test number
- 978805752054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail67,407 miles (+6,498)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,407 miles
- Test number
- 388784352082
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass60,909 miles (+10,359)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 60,909 miles
- Test number
- 887910071005
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- NoteO/s/f and n/s/f drop links have split rubber boots on upper ball joint.
Pass50,550 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 50,550 miles
- Test number
- 654781470091
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail50,539 miles (+11,202)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,539 miles
- Test number
- 264891070069
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass39,337 miles (+3,045)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 39,337 miles
- Test number
- 200171779057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,292 miles (+4,093)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 36,292 miles
- Test number
- 152385668455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,199 miles (+6,260)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 32,199 miles
- Test number
- 454814357016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,939 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 25,939 miles
- Test number
- 304049466053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y212 YYW
- Does Y212 YYW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y212 YYW is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y212 YYW?
- The MOT on Y212 YYW is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y212 YYW done?
- Y212 YYW was recorded at 95,764 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 3,494 miles a year.
- Has Y212 YYW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y212 YYW has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y212 YYW 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 Y212 YYW find?
- Y212 YYW passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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