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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y257 UGHMOT history

Y257 UGH is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 174,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

Y257 UGH blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2026
Mileage
174,122 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 UGH
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
27 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 UGH was last recorded at 174,122 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 2,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,846 miles · 23 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,276 miles
Average per year
5,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,122 miles
  • 2024 – 171,846 miles
  • 2023 – 168,711 miles
  • 2022 – 165,411 miles
  • 2021 – 160,330 miles
  • 2020 – 156,561 miles
  • 2019 – 152,671 miles
  • 2018 – 147,874 miles
  • 2017 – 139,963 miles
  • 2016 – 132,975 miles
  • 2015 – 125,043 miles
  • 2014 – 117,095 miles
  • 2013 – 109,246 miles
  • 2012 – 100,350 miles
  • 2011 – 89,684 miles
  • 2010 – 81,722 miles
  • 2009 – 76,351 miles
  • 2008 – 75,350 miles
  • 2007 – 70,736 miles
  • 2006 – 60,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,122 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOff side rear lower inner sill area starting to corrode

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside rear outer sill heavy surface corrosion offside rear outer sill rusted through not structural underneath plastic cover

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,122 miles (+2,276)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    174,122 miles
    Test number
    906625211855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOff side rear lower inner sill area starting to corrode

  2. Pass171,846 miles (+3,135)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    171,846 miles
    Test number
    494847172464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass168,711 miles (+26)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    168,711 miles
    Test number
    854399729961
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D shape bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill heavy surface corrosion offside rear outer sill rusted through not structural underneath plastic cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp aim is on minimum level
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail168,685 miles (+3,274)1 dangerous4 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,685 miles
    Test number
    883474316534
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to brake hose do not want to cause more damage (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D shape bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill heavy surface corrosion offside rear outer sill rusted through not structural underneath plastic cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp aim is on minimum level
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass165,411 miles (+5,081)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    165,411 miles
    Test number
    336443345713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass160,330 miles (+68)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    160,330 miles
    Test number
    510131405002
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D shape bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's cracking offside starting to wear on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail160,262 miles (+3,701)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,262 miles
    Test number
    174745620149
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D shape bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre's cracking offside starting to wear on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass156,561 miles (+3,890)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    156,561 miles
    Test number
    867778070457
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid on undertray
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms front bushes suspension arm ball joints face down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass152,671 miles (+4,797)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,671 miles
    Test number
    782560723084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass147,874 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    147,874 miles
    Test number
    713366986890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail147,765 miles (+7,802)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,765 miles
    Test number
    272515733173
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm with downward facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub to wishbone suspension arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm with downward facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub to wishbone suspension arm mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake weak operation
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded

  12. Pass139,963 miles (+6,988)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    139,963 miles
    Test number
    355166550970
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre starting to wear low
    • AdvisoryO/s/r sill corroded around rear jacking point
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre starting to wear low
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  13. Pass132,975 miles (+7,932)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    132,975 miles
    Test number
    250856481537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cut in tyre not exposing chords
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear upper suspension control arm ball joint pin hole split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance of 22%
    • AdvisoryOil leak around engine bay

  14. Pass125,043 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    125,043 miles
    Test number
    277465336184
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slight damage to sidewall no cord showing.
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front,front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail125,043 miles (+7,948)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,043 miles
    Test number
    909028506917
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slight damage to sidewall no cord showing.
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front,front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass117,095 miles (+7,849)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    117,095 miles
    Test number
    339452614346
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFuel pipes slightly corroded underneath vehicle
    • NoteOil residue around sump area
    • NotePower steering resevoir appears to have been leaking
    • NoteRocker cover gasket leaking

  17. Pass109,246 miles (+8,896)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    109,246 miles
    Test number
    146633913370
    • NoteRear tyres slight wear inner edges.

  18. Pass100,350 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    100,350 miles
    Test number
    839612422337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail100,236 miles (+10,552)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,236 miles
    Test number
    855465012329
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass89,684 miles (+7,962)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    89,684 miles
    Test number
    798259901378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on extreme inner edges.

  21. Pass81,722 miles (+5,371)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    81,722 miles
    Test number
    651217610340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass76,351 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    76,351 miles
    Test number
    190665519310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,350 miles (+4,614)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    75,350 miles
    Test number
    863626618305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,736 miles (+9,802)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    70,736 miles
    Test number
    654206117325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    60,934 miles
    Test number
    254432276427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y257 UGH

Does Y257 UGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y257 UGH expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y257 UGH?
The MOT on Y257 UGH expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y257 UGH done?
Y257 UGH was recorded at 174,122 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 5,899 miles a year.
Has Y257 UGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 UGH has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y257 UGH 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 Y257 UGH find?
Y257 UGH passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); off side rear lower inner sill area starting to corrode.

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