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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,497 cc

Y28 ALFMOT history

Y28 ALF is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 18 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 248,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2025
Mileage
248,884 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2024
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
11,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y28 ALF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y28 ALF was last recorded at 248,884 miles on 20 Nov 2024, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
248,860 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
11,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 248,884 miles
  • 2023 – 239,482 miles
  • 2022 – 223,163 miles
  • 2021 – 211,692 miles
  • 2020 – 207,857 miles
  • 2019 – 203,594 miles
  • 2018 – 184,906 miles
  • 2017 – 156,982 miles
  • 2016 – 133,866 miles
  • 2015 – 127,902 miles
  • 2014 – 122,769 miles
  • 2013 – 116,315 miles
  • 2012 – 107,959 miles
  • 2011 – 94,861 miles
  • 2010 – 73,287 miles
  • 2009 – 61,305 miles
  • 2008 – 57,382 miles
  • 2007 – 50,155 miles
  • 2006 – 47,201 miles
  • 2005 – 39,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,884 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

34 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,884 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    248,884 miles
    Test number
    468589834843
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail248,860 miles (+9,378)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,860 miles
    Test number
    831059001623
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass239,482 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    239,482 miles
    Test number
    324547284894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail239,482 miles (+16,319)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,482 miles
    Test number
    125419619239
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn parallel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass223,163 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    223,163 miles
    Test number
    351738869615
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail223,161 miles (+11,469)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,161 miles
    Test number
    507495259143
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass211,692 miles (+36)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    211,692 miles
    Test number
    309857476612
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

  8. Fail211,656 miles (+3,799)2 dangerous9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,656 miles
    Test number
    841740326735
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

  9. Pass207,857 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    207,857 miles
    Test number
    699913634307
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail207,857 miles (+4,263)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,857 miles
    Test number
    451265861233
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking Metal fuel pipes corroded under vehicle and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass203,594 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    203,594 miles
    Test number
    195664774250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail203,588 miles (+18,682)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,588 miles
    Test number
    905394046413
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass184,906 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    184,906 miles
    Test number
    849772993653
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail184,889 miles (+27,907)2 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,889 miles
    Test number
    901771120727
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexis leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass156,982 miles (+77)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    156,982 miles
    Test number
    958526750221
    • AdvisoryEngine mountings deteriorated, but not considered to be excessive.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail156,905 miles (+23,039)5 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,905 miles
    Test number
    118271382160
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear-most Track Control Arm. (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousPropshaft universal joint worn Front flexible coupling worn to excess.
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine mountings deteriorated, but not considered to be excessive.
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass133,866 miles (+5,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    133,866 miles
    Test number
    414961382150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass127,902 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    127,902 miles
    Test number
    477433859602
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Fail127,902 miles (+5,133)3 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,902 miles
    Test number
    348110519714
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass122,769 miles (+6,454)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    122,769 miles
    Test number
    969360504367
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust front pipe bracket deteriorated

  21. Pass116,315 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    116,315 miles
    Test number
    409130073230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail116,267 miles (+8,308)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,267 miles
    Test number
    479002363206
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass107,959 miles (+13,098)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    107,959 miles
    Test number
    126401642208
    • NoteO/s & n/s rear anti roll bar drop links slight play

  24. Pass94,861 miles (+21,574)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    94,861 miles
    Test number
    698219641215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    73,287 miles
    Test number
    744459650279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail73,287 miles (+4,153)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,287 miles
    Test number
    392789950259
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

  27. Pass69,134 miles (+7,829)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,134 miles
    Test number
    804141320065
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass61,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    61,305 miles
    Test number
    811012129023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail61,305 miles (+3,923)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,305 miles
    Test number
    773922229090
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass57,382 miles (+7,227)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,382 miles
    Test number
    413049968156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass50,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,155 miles
    Test number
    450183977192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail50,155 miles (+2,954)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,155 miles
    Test number
    834233677102
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass47,201 miles (+7,561)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    47,201 miles
    Test number
    420294256431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass39,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    39,640 miles
    Test number
    732602765352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y28 ALF

Does Y28 ALF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y28 ALF expired on 19 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y28 ALF?
The MOT on Y28 ALF expired on 19 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y28 ALF done?
Y28 ALF was recorded at 248,884 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2024, an average of 11,073 miles a year.
Has Y28 ALF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y28 ALF has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y28 ALF 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 Y28 ALF find?
Y28 ALF passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside outer vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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