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BMW 525

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y254 BPLMOT history

Y254 BPL is a green petrol BMW 525 first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 154,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2025.

Y254 BPL green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2026
Mileage
154,019 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y254 BPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2026
Latest MOT test
7 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y254 BPL was last recorded at 154,019 miles on 7 May 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,016 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,019 miles
  • 2023 – 152,912 miles
  • 2022 – 136,951 miles
  • 2021 – 122,929 miles
  • 2020 – 119,550 miles
  • 2019 – 116,079 miles
  • 2018 – 112,327 miles
  • 2017 – 107,267 miles
  • 2016 – 102,205 miles
  • 2015 – 98,172 miles
  • 2014 – 93,376 miles
  • 2013 – 84,135 miles
  • 2012 – 79,710 miles
  • 2011 – 74,968 miles
  • 2010 – 69,693 miles
  • 2009 – 66,027 miles
  • 2008 – 63,786 miles
  • 2007 – 61,127 miles
  • 2006 – 58,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,019 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,019 miles (+3)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    154,019 miles
    Test number
    655800400330
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail154,016 miles (+1,104)9 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,016 miles
    Test number
    662303801984
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp on illuminates indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass152,912 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    152,912 miles
    Test number
    966467876528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail152,912 miles (+15,961)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,912 miles
    Test number
    697170861595
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass136,951 miles (+11)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,951 miles
    Test number
    371879636990
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted

  6. Fail136,940 miles (+14,011)3 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,940 miles
    Test number
    505231956785
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted

  7. Pass122,929 miles (+3,379)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,929 miles
    Test number
    225678136471
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryMil light
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  8. Pass119,550 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    119,550 miles
    Test number
    352186399970
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail119,543 miles (+3,464)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,543 miles
    Test number
    999227596668
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,079 miles
    Test number
    711913491361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,079 miles (+3,752)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,079 miles
    Test number
    303319655867
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass112,327 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    112,327 miles
    Test number
    108403541671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail112,327 miles (+5,060)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,327 miles
    Test number
    405049654245
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass107,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,267 miles
    Test number
    506677774944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,267 miles (+5,062)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,267 miles
    Test number
    605812371775
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass102,205 miles (+4,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,205 miles
    Test number
    551775500982
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak under engine

  17. Pass98,172 miles (+4,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,172 miles
    Test number
    580017347540
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass93,376 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,376 miles
    Test number
    656670364261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,548 miles (+6,413)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,548 miles
    Test number
    108516674022
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass84,135 miles (+4,425)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    84,135 miles
    Test number
    996121573025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,710 miles (+4,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    79,710 miles
    Test number
    556765972059
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass74,968 miles (+5,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    74,968 miles
    Test number
    316462781073
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass69,693 miles (+3,666)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,693 miles
    Test number
    542028770074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,027 miles (+2,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,027 miles
    Test number
    302956479005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass63,786 miles (+2,659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    63,786 miles
    Test number
    334693578042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  26. Pass61,127 miles (+2,477)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    61,127 miles
    Test number
    122840887039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass58,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,650 miles
    Test number
    971353576035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y254 BPL

Does Y254 BPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y254 BPL expired on 6 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y254 BPL?
The MOT on Y254 BPL expired on 6 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y254 BPL done?
Y254 BPL was recorded at 154,019 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2025, an average of 4,980 miles a year.
Has Y254 BPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y254 BPL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y254 BPL 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 Y254 BPL find?
Y254 BPL passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 8 more.

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