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BMW 525

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y272 EPTMOT history

Y272 EPT is a red petrol BMW 525 first used on 11 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

Y272 EPT red BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
95,092 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y272 EPT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y272 EPT was last recorded at 95,092 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,024 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
4,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,092 miles
  • 2024 – 88,025 miles
  • 2023 – 80,092 miles
  • 2022 – 71,639 miles
  • 2021 – 63,658 miles
  • 2020 – 57,209 miles
  • 2019 – 46,573 miles
  • 2018 – 39,593 miles
  • 2017 – 32,331 miles
  • 2016 – 26,347 miles
  • 2015 – 23,923 miles
  • 2014 – 22,536 miles
  • 2013 – 21,139 miles
  • 2012 – 20,824 miles
  • 2011 – 20,727 miles
  • 2010 – 20,259 miles
  • 2009 – 19,553 miles
  • 2008 – 18,973 miles
  • 2007 – 17,985 miles
  • 2006 – 17,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,092 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp output reduced on dipped beamRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension top mount slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Several areas on engine (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,092 miles (+68)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    95,092 miles
    Test number
    828293921561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp output reduced on dipped beam
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Several areas on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,024 miles (+6,999)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,024 miles
    Test number
    467948232461
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp output reduced on dipped beam
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension top mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Several areas on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,025 miles (+7,933)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,025 miles
    Test number
    554576744050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,092 miles (+8,453)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,092 miles
    Test number
    732726344688
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,639 miles
    Test number
    252847447968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail71,639 miles (+7,981)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,639 miles
    Test number
    635189303224
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass63,658 miles (+6,449)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,658 miles
    Test number
    809862560927
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass57,209 miles (+10,636)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,209 miles
    Test number
    753381946464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass46,573 miles (+6,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,573 miles
    Test number
    769059218782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass39,593 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,593 miles
    Test number
    163124680416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail39,558 miles (+7,227)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,558 miles
    Test number
    774907818283
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass32,331 miles (+5,984)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,331 miles
    Test number
    442730761497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,347 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,347 miles
    Test number
    186139299475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,923 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    23,923 miles
    Test number
    876075285170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail22,536 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,536 miles
    Test number
    176984584176
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass22,536 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    22,536 miles
    Test number
    215734084154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,139 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    21,139 miles
    Test number
    467043093189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,824 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    20,824 miles
    Test number
    185635982124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,727 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    20,727 miles
    Test number
    576681381115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    20,259 miles
    Test number
    303348380165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,259 miles (+706)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,259 miles
    Test number
    882558180137
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  22. Pass19,553 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    19,553 miles
    Test number
    341297789185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,973 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,973 miles
    Test number
    150952888194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,985 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,985 miles
    Test number
    844720587139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    17,271 miles
    Test number
    280618486436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y272 EPT

Does Y272 EPT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y272 EPT is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y272 EPT?
The MOT on Y272 EPT is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y272 EPT done?
Y272 EPT was recorded at 95,092 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 4,021 miles a year.
Has Y272 EPT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y272 EPT has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y272 EPT 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 Y272 EPT find?
Y272 EPT passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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