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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y221 SLBMOT history

Y221 SLB is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 119,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2023.

Y221 SLB blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2023
Mileage
119,875 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 SLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y221 SLB was last recorded at 119,875 miles on 5 Jan 2023, 2,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,305 miles · 11 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,570 miles
Average per year
4,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,875 miles
  • 2022 – 117,305 miles
  • 2021 – 109,967 miles
  • 2020 – 104,565 miles
  • 2019 – 99,325 miles
  • 2018 – 95,523 miles
  • 2017 – 91,697 miles
  • 2016 – 87,485 miles
  • 2015 – 83,029 miles
  • 2014 – 78,092 miles
  • 2012 – 71,747 miles
  • 2011 – 66,409 miles
  • 2010 – 61,973 miles
  • 2009 – 57,052 miles
  • 2008 – 52,576 miles
  • 2007 – 47,116 miles
  • 2006 – 41,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,875 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryAbs warning light deteriorated
  • AdvisoryHigh level stop light inoperative

What MOT failures 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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail119,875 miles (+2,570)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,875 miles
    Test number
    993563668108
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAbs warning light deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light inoperative

  2. Pass117,305 miles (+7,338)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,305 miles
    Test number
    611238230363
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass109,967 miles (+5,402)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,967 miles
    Test number
    402189806718
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,565 miles (+5,240)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,565 miles
    Test number
    735105370687
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass99,325 miles (+10)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    99,325 miles
    Test number
    635504566464
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail99,315 miles (+3,792)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,315 miles
    Test number
    287438274838
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass95,523 miles (+3,826)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    95,523 miles
    Test number
    728860929041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass91,697 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    91,697 miles
    Test number
    353435640232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread cracking small cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail91,687 miles (+4,202)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,687 miles
    Test number
    767786084403
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread cracking small cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass87,485 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,485 miles
    Test number
    297782715648
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail87,485 miles (+4,456)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,485 miles
    Test number
    363773250202
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass83,029 miles (+4,937)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    83,029 miles
    Test number
    918767205049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOsf tyre tread starting to crack

  13. Pass78,092 miles (+6,345)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    78,092 miles
    Test number
    726131714046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,747 miles (+5,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,747 miles
    Test number
    626993922260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass66,409 miles (+4,436)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,409 miles
    Test number
    646678711253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,973 miles (+4,921)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,973 miles
    Test number
    212179710215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,052 miles (+4,476)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,052 miles
    Test number
    332233419273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,576 miles (+5,460)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,576 miles
    Test number
    673876208276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,116 miles (+5,423)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,116 miles
    Test number
    193443997188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing 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)

  20. Pass41,693 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,693 miles
    Test number
    783434996139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Questions about Y221 SLB

Does Y221 SLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y221 SLB expired on 15 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y221 SLB?
The MOT on Y221 SLB expired on 15 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y221 SLB done?
Y221 SLB was recorded at 119,875 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2023, an average of 4,744 miles a year.
Has Y221 SLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 SLB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y221 SLB 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 Y221 SLB find?
Y221 SLB failed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2023 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: headlamp aim too low both sides; offside obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view; parking brake efficiency below requirements, and 10 more.

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