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BMW 525

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y273 BBVMOT history

Y273 BBV is a green petrol BMW 525 first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2025.

Y273 BBV green 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 15 Jun 2026
Mileage
112,760 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 BBV
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
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 BBV was last recorded at 112,760 miles on 16 Jun 2025, 5,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,938 miles · 6 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
5,822 miles
Average per year
4,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,760 miles
  • 2024 – 106,938 miles
  • 2023 – 100,688 miles
  • 2022 – 93,673 miles
  • 2021 – 90,188 miles
  • 2020 – 89,011 miles
  • 2019 – 86,262 miles
  • 2018 – 83,795 miles
  • 2016 – 82,971 miles
  • 2015 – 79,012 miles
  • 2014 – 75,794 miles
  • 2012 – 73,427 miles
  • 2011 – 67,409 miles
  • 2010 – 60,794 miles
  • 2009 – 54,642 miles
  • 2008 – 47,401 miles
  • 2007 – 40,543 miles
  • 2006 – 30,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,760 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,760 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    112,760 miles
    Test number
    599201488123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  2. Fail112,760 miles (+5,822)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,760 miles
    Test number
    925275145390
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working water damages found in lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  3. Pass106,938 miles (+6,250)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    106,938 miles
    Test number
    272686491504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,688 miles (+7,015)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    100,688 miles
    Test number
    809731275202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,673 miles (+3,485)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,673 miles
    Test number
    797770751714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,188 miles (+1,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    90,188 miles
    Test number
    736866414838
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass89,011 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    89,011 miles
    Test number
    464504803633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail89,006 miles (+2,744)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,006 miles
    Test number
    878124356956
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure poss fitted incorrectly (upside down ) (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass86,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,262 miles
    Test number
    371193287863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail86,262 miles (+2,467)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,262 miles
    Test number
    836198193130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass83,795 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    83,795 miles
    Test number
    263308093817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail83,794 miles (+823)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,794 miles
    Test number
    138129415608
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass82,971 miles (+3,959)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,971 miles
    Test number
    336032904354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,012 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,012 miles
    Test number
    700823995582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    75,794 miles
    Test number
    575903404397
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail75,794 miles (+2,367)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,794 miles
    Test number
    499972804385
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass73,427 miles (+52)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,427 miles
    Test number
    978833722201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail73,375 miles (+5,966)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,375 miles
    Test number
    656936712296
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass67,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    67,409 miles
    Test number
    668573121292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,409 miles (+6,615)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,409 miles
    Test number
    928693421240
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass60,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    60,794 miles
    Test number
    111302620222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,794 miles (+6,152)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,794 miles
    Test number
    380322220295
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail54,642 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,642 miles
    Test number
    631168039207
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear anti-roll bar d-link ball joint slightly worn

  24. Pass54,642 miles (+7,241)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,642 miles
    Test number
    862968139262
    • NoteOffside rear anti-roll bar d-link ball joint slightly worn

  25. Pass47,401 miles (+6,858)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    47,401 miles
    Test number
    762868228232
    • 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)
    • NoteExtra load tyres fitted on front normal on rear

  26. Pass40,543 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,543 miles
    Test number
    312943237224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail40,536 miles (+10,245)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,536 miles
    Test number
    153512537200
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass30,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,291 miles
    Test number
    353273246203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y273 BBV

Does Y273 BBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y273 BBV expired on 15 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y273 BBV?
The MOT on Y273 BBV expired on 15 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y273 BBV done?
Y273 BBV was recorded at 112,760 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2025, an average of 4,388 miles a year.
Has Y273 BBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 BBV has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y273 BBV 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 Y273 BBV find?
Y273 BBV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2025 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 5 more.

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