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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y242 PEVMOT history

Y242 PEV is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2022.

Y242 PEV blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2023
Mileage
122,379 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2022
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 PEV
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2023
Latest MOT test
3 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 PEV was last recorded at 122,379 miles on 3 May 2022, 1,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,236 miles · 5 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,143 miles
Average per year
1,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 122,379 miles
  • 2021 – 121,236 miles
  • 2020 – 120,039 miles
  • 2019 – 119,140 miles
  • 2018 – 117,518 miles
  • 2017 – 116,218 miles
  • 2016 – 115,251 miles
  • 2015 – 114,107 miles
  • 2014 – 112,496 miles
  • 2013 – 111,131 miles
  • 2011 – 106,902 miles
  • 2010 – 104,842 miles
  • 2009 – 102,341 miles
  • 2008 – 99,649 miles
  • 2007 – 96,448 miles
  • 2006 – 90,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,379 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,379 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    122,379 miles
    Test number
    840117424625
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,379 miles (+1,143)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,379 miles
    Test number
    307109044570
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,236 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,236 miles
    Test number
    756552796257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,207 miles (+1,168)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,207 miles
    Test number
    102324025416
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn metal striaght arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,039 miles (+899)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,039 miles
    Test number
    609572195785
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass119,140 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    119,140 miles
    Test number
    408271205940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,518 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    117,518 miles
    Test number
    157965065248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,218 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    116,218 miles
    Test number
    915895079171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,251 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    115,251 miles
    Test number
    385103858511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,107 miles (+1,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    114,107 miles
    Test number
    249524555445
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass112,496 miles (+1,365)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    112,496 miles
    Test number
    547692464160
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass111,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    111,131 miles
    Test number
    685664053100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    395383452190
    • 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)

  14. FailMileage not read2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    467473452178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  15. Pass106,902 miles (+2,060)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    106,902 miles
    Test number
    846978451152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,842 miles (+2,501)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    104,842 miles
    Test number
    993105550186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,341 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    102,341 miles
    Test number
    202771469471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,649 miles (+3,201)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    99,649 miles
    Test number
    242625868498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,448 miles (+5,675)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    96,448 miles
    Test number
    994736467137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    90,773 miles
    Test number
    742921366192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y242 PEV

Does Y242 PEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y242 PEV expired on 2 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y242 PEV?
The MOT on Y242 PEV expired on 2 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y242 PEV done?
Y242 PEV was recorded at 122,379 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2022, an average of 1,988 miles a year.
Has Y242 PEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 PEV has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y242 PEV 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 Y242 PEV find?
Y242 PEV passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2022 with 1 advisory: rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides.

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