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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y248 LDNMOT history

Y248 LDN is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 2 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 140,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

Y248 LDN blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
140,277 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y248 LDN
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
2 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y248 LDN was last recorded at 140,277 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,288 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
989 miles
Average per year
4,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,277 miles
  • 2025 – 139,288 miles
  • 2024 – 131,069 miles
  • 2023 – 119,133 miles
  • 2021 – 117,882 miles
  • 2020 – 111,438 miles
  • 2019 – 107,944 miles
  • 2018 – 106,759 miles
  • 2017 – 102,841 miles
  • 2016 – 99,751 miles
  • 2015 – 96,137 miles
  • 2014 – 91,580 miles
  • 2013 – 86,252 miles
  • 2011 – 79,891 miles
  • 2010 – 74,634 miles
  • 2009 – 67,414 miles
  • 2008 – 57,052 miles
  • 2007 – 50,578 miles
  • 2006 – 41,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,277 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front D bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,277 miles (+989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    140,277 miles
    Test number
    623929629152
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass139,288 miles (+8,219)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    139,288 miles
    Test number
    809619168909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,069 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,069 miles
    Test number
    551401342520
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail131,057 miles (+11,924)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,057 miles
    Test number
    412062927621
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass119,133 miles (+4)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,133 miles
    Test number
    285309143669
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail119,129 miles (+1,247)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,129 miles
    Test number
    982186649757
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed all emissions excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket HID kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,882 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,882 miles
    Test number
    212793392031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail117,839 miles (+6,091)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,839 miles
    Test number
    160565882779
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Both (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass111,748 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,748 miles
    Test number
    261501408410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,438 miles (+3,494)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,438 miles
    Test number
    493137245996
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront hid fitted to both front headlamps

  11. Pass107,944 miles (+1,185)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,944 miles
    Test number
    162190562220
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass106,759 miles (+3,918)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,759 miles
    Test number
    650231047017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,841 miles (+3,090)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    102,841 miles
    Test number
    648490479397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass99,751 miles (+3,614)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    99,751 miles
    Test number
    534141367590
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass96,137 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,137 miles
    Test number
    127471635093
    • 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)

  16. Fail96,137 miles (+4,557)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,137 miles
    Test number
    567681535022
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)

  17. Pass91,580 miles (+5,328)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    91,580 miles
    Test number
    985348814077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,252 miles (+6,361)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    86,252 miles
    Test number
    148551923097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,891 miles (+5,257)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    79,891 miles
    Test number
    595486641343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,634 miles (+7,220)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    74,634 miles
    Test number
    341062670405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,414 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,414 miles
    Test number
    172104119152
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Fail67,414 miles (+10,362)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,414 miles
    Test number
    594234019173
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass57,052 miles (+6,474)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    57,052 miles
    Test number
    124567888429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,578 miles (+8,780)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    50,578 miles
    Test number
    823302507149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,798 miles
    Test number
    544607696089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y248 LDN

Does Y248 LDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y248 LDN is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y248 LDN?
The MOT on Y248 LDN is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y248 LDN done?
Y248 LDN was recorded at 140,277 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,813 miles a year.
Has Y248 LDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y248 LDN has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y248 LDN 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 Y248 LDN find?
Y248 LDN passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear.

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