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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y228 BPMMOT history

Y228 BPM is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 18 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2025.

Y228 BPM silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2026
Mileage
134,076 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 BPM
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
18 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y228 BPM was last recorded at 134,076 miles on 23 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,076 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,076 miles
  • 2024 – 128,334 miles
  • 2023 – 125,919 miles
  • 2021 – 116,435 miles
  • 2020 – 112,952 miles
  • 2018 – 108,180 miles
  • 2017 – 98,537 miles
  • 2016 – 88,825 miles
  • 2015 – 81,289 miles
  • 2013 – 74,044 miles
  • 2012 – 72,226 miles
  • 2011 – 72,219 miles
  • 2010 – 72,192 miles
  • 2009 – 68,271 miles
  • 2008 – 63,846 miles
  • 2007 – 58,080 miles
  • 2006 – 48,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,076 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    134,076 miles
    Test number
    491062619842
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,076 miles (+5,742)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,076 miles
    Test number
    871990541466
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,334 miles (+2,415)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,334 miles
    Test number
    112055681760
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,919 miles (+9,484)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    125,919 miles
    Test number
    937557273574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,435 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    116,435 miles
    Test number
    789221627413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail116,434 miles (+3,482)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,434 miles
    Test number
    776051658959
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,952 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,952 miles
    Test number
    455349342436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,949 miles (+4,769)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,949 miles
    Test number
    132597165632
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass108,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    108,180 miles
    Test number
    990874098165
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail108,180 miles (+9,643)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,180 miles
    Test number
    730874684139
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass98,537 miles (+9,712)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,537 miles
    Test number
    542061271639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,825 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,825 miles
    Test number
    920361349445
    • AdvisoryOil leak in front of the engine

  13. Fail88,822 miles (+7,533)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,822 miles
    Test number
    392272760257
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak in front of the engine

  14. Pass81,289 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,289 miles
    Test number
    226087635090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,288 miles (+7,244)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,288 miles
    Test number
    236475335095
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

  16. Pass74,044 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,044 miles
    Test number
    337592183212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,226 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,226 miles
    Test number
    248659292265
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass72,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    72,219 miles
    Test number
    496584801409
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail72,219 miles (+27)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,219 miles
    Test number
    119494501389
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass72,192 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,192 miles
    Test number
    690655700343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,271 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,271 miles
    Test number
    680113979277
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass68,271 miles (+4,425)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    68,271 miles
    Test number
    742853979291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,846 miles (+5,766)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    63,846 miles
    Test number
    230005578219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,080 miles (+9,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    58,080 miles
    Test number
    780664177277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass48,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    48,524 miles
    Test number
    882330126250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail48,524 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,524 miles
    Test number
    753690226251
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about Y228 BPM

Does Y228 BPM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y228 BPM expired on 22 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y228 BPM?
The MOT on Y228 BPM expired on 22 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y228 BPM done?
Y228 BPM was recorded at 134,076 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2025, an average of 4,493 miles a year.
Has Y228 BPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 BPM has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y228 BPM 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 Y228 BPM find?
Y228 BPM passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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