BMW 525
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc
Y288 YYXMOT history
Y288 YYX is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 256,800 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 256,800 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 9,865 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y288 YYX
- 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
- 14 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y288 YYX was last recorded at 256,800 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 3,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 252,851 miles · 18 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,949 miles
- Average per year
- 9,865 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 256,800 miles
- 2025 – 252,851 miles
- 2024 – 246,430 miles
- 2023 – 237,515 miles
- 2022 – 229,510 miles
- 2021 – 222,977 miles
- 2020 – 218,216 miles
- 2019 – 208,468 miles
- 2018 – 199,264 miles
- 2017 – 190,807 miles
- 2016 – 187,856 miles
- 2015 – 179,892 miles
- 2014 – 170,679 miles
- 2013 – 156,633 miles
- 2012 – 145,290 miles
- 2011 – 134,100 miles
- 2010 – 120,655 miles
- 2009 – 105,263 miles
- 2008 – 89,126 miles
- 2007 – 72,114 miles
- 2006 – 59,984 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass256,800 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
31 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass256,800 miles (+3,949)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 256,800 miles
- Test number
- 845193713821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass252,851 miles (+307)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 252,851 miles
- Test number
- 485926750563
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill corroded ok on day of test
Fail252,544 miles (+6,114)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 252,544 miles
- Test number
- 270951623782
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass246,430 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 246,430 miles
- Test number
- 856816991719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail246,428 miles (+8,913)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,428 miles
- Test number
- 999136656121
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass237,515 miles (+8,005)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 237,515 miles
- Test number
- 301449600492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass229,510 miles (+361)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 229,510 miles
- Test number
- 361055570259
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail229,149 miles (+6,172)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,149 miles
- Test number
- 857568385841
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Pass222,977 miles (+4,761)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 222,977 miles
- Test number
- 774531642070
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass218,216 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 218,216 miles
- Test number
- 501304778922
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail218,216 miles (+9,748)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,216 miles
- Test number
- 879699503349
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass208,468 miles (+9,204)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 208,468 miles
- Test number
- 612087675783
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass199,264 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 199,264 miles
- Test number
- 251320015216
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail199,264 miles (+8,457)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,264 miles
- Test number
- 634429876458
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass190,807 miles (+2,951)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 190,807 miles
- Test number
- 100275079920
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass187,856 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 187,856 miles
- Test number
- 798086956277
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail187,856 miles (+7,964)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,856 miles
- Test number
- 811336133520
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass179,892 miles (+9,213)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 179,892 miles
- Test number
- 237324455096
- 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)
Pass170,679 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 170,679 miles
- Test number
- 546731654016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,679 miles (+14,046)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,679 miles
- Test number
- 825891054000
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass156,633 miles (+11,343)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 156,633 miles
- Test number
- 905633543028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,290 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 145,290 miles
- Test number
- 229933652061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,290 miles (+11,190)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,290 miles
- Test number
- 847381452093
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass134,100 miles (+13,445)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 134,100 miles
- Test number
- 299549541017
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail120,655 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,655 miles
- Test number
- 590153150096
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOffside front tyre has a cut on the treads but not deep enough to reach the cords yet.
- NoteSlight play on nearside and offside rear lower balljoints.
- NoteSlight play on offside rear anti roll bar outer link arm upper balljoint.
Pass120,655 miles (+15,392)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 120,655 miles
- Test number
- 814043950022
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOffside front tyre has a cut on the treads but not deep enough to reach the cords yet.
- NoteSlight play on nearside and offside rear lower balljoints.
- NoteSlight play on offside rear anti roll bar outer link arm upper balljoint.
Pass105,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 105,263 miles
- Test number
- 251858449024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,263 miles (+16,137)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,263 miles
- Test number
- 913288749050
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass89,126 miles (+17,012)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 89,126 miles
- Test number
- 630286348019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,114 miles (+12,130)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 72,114 miles
- Test number
- 110230757062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,984 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 59,984 miles
- Test number
- 350633156082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y288 YYX
- Does Y288 YYX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y288 YYX is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y288 YYX?
- The MOT on Y288 YYX is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y288 YYX done?
- Y288 YYX was recorded at 256,800 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 9,865 miles a year.
- Has Y288 YYX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y288 YYX has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y288 YYX 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 Y288 YYX find?
- Y288 YYX passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.