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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y252 XOBMOT history

Y252 XOB is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 112,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2022.

Y252 XOB blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2023
Mileage
112,539 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 XOB
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
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 XOB was last recorded at 112,539 miles on 7 Mar 2022, 10,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,874 miles · 10 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
10,665 miles
Average per year
5,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,539 miles
  • 2021 – 101,874 miles
  • 2020 – 93,988 miles
  • 2019 – 87,051 miles
  • 2018 – 75,172 miles
  • 2017 – 60,699 miles
  • 2016 – 58,390 miles
  • 2015 – 55,986 miles
  • 2014 – 54,043 miles
  • 2013 – 50,855 miles
  • 2012 – 48,461 miles
  • 2011 – 45,563 miles
  • 2010 – 41,173 miles
  • 2009 – 37,415 miles
  • 2008 – 34,202 miles
  • 2007 – 30,190 miles
  • 2006 – 27,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,539 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,539 miles (+10,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,539 miles
    Test number
    398752667469
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,874 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,874 miles
    Test number
    316123978536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail101,815 miles (+7,827)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,815 miles
    Test number
    149798148087
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass93,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,988 miles
    Test number
    659054181784
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail93,988 miles (+6,937)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,988 miles
    Test number
    645658574325
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,051 miles (+11,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,051 miles
    Test number
    464344262995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass75,172 miles (+14,473)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,172 miles
    Test number
    190226435718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,699 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,699 miles
    Test number
    430463813303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,390 miles (+2,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    58,390 miles
    Test number
    883946354833
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to crack on edges

  10. Pass55,986 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,986 miles
    Test number
    975779485021
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail55,986 miles (+1,943)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,986 miles
    Test number
    808303885074
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass54,043 miles (+3,188)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,043 miles
    Test number
    125555404186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,855 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,855 miles
    Test number
    128660303131
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  14. Fail50,855 miles (+2,394)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,855 miles
    Test number
    516240003126
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)

  15. Pass48,461 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,461 miles
    Test number
    535133102117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,563 miles (+4,390)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,563 miles
    Test number
    895129991098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,173 miles (+3,758)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,173 miles
    Test number
    980784900191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,415 miles
    Test number
    122248609110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,415 miles (+3,213)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,415 miles
    Test number
    332208209146
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass34,202 miles (+4,012)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,202 miles
    Test number
    141326098095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,190 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,190 miles
    Test number
    624054507171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,332 miles
    Test number
    183301996497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y252 XOB

Does Y252 XOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y252 XOB expired on 16 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y252 XOB?
The MOT on Y252 XOB expired on 16 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y252 XOB done?
Y252 XOB was recorded at 112,539 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2022, an average of 5,348 miles a year.
Has Y252 XOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 XOB has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on Y252 XOB 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 Y252 XOB find?
Y252 XOB passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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