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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y264 NHUMOT history

Y264 NHU is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 5 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 167,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2025.

Y264 NHU silver 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 9 Apr 2026
Mileage
167,078 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y264 NHU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y264 NHU was last recorded at 167,078 miles on 10 Apr 2025, 5,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,553 miles · 5 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,525 miles
Average per year
6,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,078 miles
  • 2024 – 161,553 miles
  • 2023 – 154,733 miles
  • 2022 – 151,710 miles
  • 2021 – 150,012 miles
  • 2019 – 146,806 miles
  • 2018 – 144,111 miles
  • 2017 – 139,334 miles
  • 2016 – 136,339 miles
  • 2015 – 133,229 miles
  • 2014 – 125,833 miles
  • 2013 – 117,445 miles
  • 2012 – 106,496 miles
  • 2011 – 96,691 miles
  • 2010 – 88,156 miles
  • 2009 – 79,384 miles
  • 2008 – 68,483 miles
  • 2007 – 59,142 miles
  • 2006 – 48,965 miles
  • 2005 – 38,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,078 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,078 miles (+5,525)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    167,078 miles
    Test number
    925545120223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass161,553 miles (+6,820)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    161,553 miles
    Test number
    846305620002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass154,733 miles (+3,023)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    154,733 miles
    Test number
    858748025498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,710 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    151,710 miles
    Test number
    241379877734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail151,710 miles (+1,698)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,710 miles
    Test number
    910298805055
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass150,012 miles (+3,206)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    150,012 miles
    Test number
    266894844768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,806 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    146,806 miles
    Test number
    743313951091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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))

  8. Fail146,806 miles (+2,695)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,806 miles
    Test number
    547243237094
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM ON FRONT SUSPENSION (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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))

  9. Pass144,111 miles (+4,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    144,111 miles
    Test number
    157936940611
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps are deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass139,334 miles (+102)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    139,334 miles
    Test number
    293101247724
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm, outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damaged, however not exposing ply or cord
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail139,232 miles (+2,893)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,232 miles
    Test number
    461494562995
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm, outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall damaged, however not exposing ply or cord
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass136,339 miles (+3,110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    136,339 miles
    Test number
    623027485225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Trackrod has movement

  13. Pass133,229 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    133,229 miles
    Test number
    237830075483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  14. Fail133,222 miles (+7,389)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,222 miles
    Test number
    527309765152
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass125,833 miles (+8,388)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    125,833 miles
    Test number
    426443664120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    117,445 miles
    Test number
    415112773153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail117,445 miles (+10,949)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,445 miles
    Test number
    925082073185
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass106,496 miles (+9,805)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    106,496 miles
    Test number
    238204172478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,691 miles (+8,535)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    96,691 miles
    Test number
    435561161196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass88,156 miles (+8,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    88,156 miles
    Test number
    142531160108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass79,384 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    79,384 miles
    Test number
    363392869144
    • 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)

  22. Fail79,384 miles (+10,901)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,384 miles
    Test number
    861372869125
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • 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)

  23. Pass68,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    68,483 miles
    Test number
    103551148147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,483 miles (+9,341)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,483 miles
    Test number
    483891348178
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass59,142 miles (+10,177)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    59,142 miles
    Test number
    574392047122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,965 miles (+10,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,965 miles
    Test number
    452112756117
    • 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)

  27. Pass38,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    38,708 miles
    Test number
    140464365155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y264 NHU

Does Y264 NHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y264 NHU expired on 9 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y264 NHU?
The MOT on Y264 NHU expired on 9 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y264 NHU done?
Y264 NHU was recorded at 167,078 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2025, an average of 6,475 miles a year.
Has Y264 NHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y264 NHU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y264 NHU 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 Y264 NHU find?
Y264 NHU passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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