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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y268 WGCMOT history

Y268 WGC is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 62,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

Y268 WGC silver 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 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
62,333 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y268 WGC
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 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y268 WGC was last recorded at 62,333 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 1,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,898 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,435 miles
Average per year
1,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,333 miles
  • 2025 – 60,898 miles
  • 2024 – 60,896 miles
  • 2023 – 59,946 miles
  • 2022 – 56,563 miles
  • 2021 – 54,038 miles
  • 2020 – 52,767 miles
  • 2019 – 51,989 miles
  • 2018 – 51,086 miles
  • 2017 – 49,941 miles
  • 2016 – 48,401 miles
  • 2015 – 47,404 miles
  • 2014 – 43,480 miles
  • 2013 – 38,385 miles
  • 2012 – 35,653 miles
  • 2011 – 34,019 miles
  • 2009 – 29,883 miles
  • 2008 – 26,637 miles
  • 2007 – 24,461 miles
  • 2006 – 22,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,333 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brakes just met the requirements
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,333 miles (+1,435)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    62,333 miles
    Test number
    848938812331
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brakes just met the requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass60,898 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    60,898 miles
    Test number
    955075812305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass60,896 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    60,896 miles
    Test number
    173326680211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail60,895 miles (+949)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,895 miles
    Test number
    527216333422
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass59,946 miles (+3,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,946 miles
    Test number
    807721028803
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    56,563 miles
    Test number
    250788193137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,563 miles (+2,525)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,563 miles
    Test number
    814843898818
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass54,038 miles (+1,271)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    54,038 miles
    Test number
    919904677750
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wiper deteriorated

  9. Pass52,767 miles (+778)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    52,767 miles
    Test number
    877326087442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,989 miles (+903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,989 miles
    Test number
    162662080696
    • AdvisoryFront Disc worn

  11. Pass51,086 miles (+1,145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,086 miles
    Test number
    499331900581
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perishing

  12. Pass49,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,941 miles
    Test number
    655228583860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail49,941 miles (+1,540)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,941 miles
    Test number
    736037778167
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass48,401 miles (+997)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,401 miles
    Test number
    479394396804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracked in treads

  15. Fail47,404 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,404 miles
    Test number
    388856455079
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside 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. Pass47,404 miles (+3,924)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    47,404 miles
    Test number
    518746755028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    43,480 miles
    Test number
    517567554012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,480 miles (+5,095)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,480 miles
    Test number
    489857454048
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass38,385 miles (+2,732)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,385 miles
    Test number
    598572343075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,653 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,653 miles
    Test number
    129944532418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,019 miles (+4,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    34,019 miles
    Test number
    917130441071
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass29,883 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,883 miles
    Test number
    724682479034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,637 miles (+2,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,637 miles
    Test number
    860845478017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass24,461 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,461 miles
    Test number
    433214457072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,570 miles
    Test number
    433255656036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y268 WGC

Does Y268 WGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y268 WGC is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y268 WGC?
The MOT on Y268 WGC is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y268 WGC done?
Y268 WGC was recorded at 62,333 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 1,993 miles a year.
Has Y268 WGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y268 WGC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y268 WGC 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 Y268 WGC find?
Y268 WGC passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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