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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y2 KETMOT history

Y2 KET is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 87,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
87,879 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 KET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 KET was last recorded at 87,879 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Feb 2020: 82,353 miles, lower than 82,366 miles on 27 Feb 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,919 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
960 miles
Average per year
2,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,879 miles
  • 2025 – 86,919 miles
  • 2024 – 86,264 miles
  • 2023 – 84,135 miles
  • 2022 – 83,679 miles
  • 2021 – 83,093 miles
  • 2020 – 82,353 miles
  • 2019 – 80,164 miles
  • 2018 – 77,680 miles
  • 2017 – 76,570 miles
  • 2016 – 75,493 miles
  • 2015 – 73,058 miles
  • 2014 – 71,935 miles
  • 2013 – 69,945 miles
  • 2012 – 68,533 miles
  • 2011 – 64,949 miles
  • 2010 – 59,721 miles
  • 2009 – 53,041 miles
  • 2008 – 45,865 miles
  • 2007 – 34,877 miles
  • 2006 – 28,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,879 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight corrosion around jacking point
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,879 miles (+960)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    87,879 miles
    Test number
    197104442338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Slight corrosion around jacking point
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass86,919 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,919 miles
    Test number
    606891485317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail86,919 miles (+655)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,919 miles
    Test number
    617827524068
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage / cut to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak present (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS reservoir weeping fluid (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass86,264 miles (+2,129)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,264 miles
    Test number
    457008822190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,135 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,135 miles
    Test number
    766729562116
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail84,134 miles (+455)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,134 miles
    Test number
    761808808437
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass83,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,679 miles
    Test number
    204755329531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,679 miles (+586)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,679 miles
    Test number
    162685081243
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

  9. Pass83,093 miles (+9)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    83,093 miles
    Test number
    313271594773
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail83,084 miles (+731)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,084 miles
    Test number
    934507470603
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass82,353 miles (-13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    82,353 miles
    Test number
    605428874758
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail82,366 miles (+2,202)1 major4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,366 miles
    Test number
    581454577745
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass80,164 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,164 miles
    Test number
    236703498710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,133 miles (+2,453)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,133 miles
    Test number
    661529310834
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working nearside and offside (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass77,680 miles (+1,110)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,680 miles
    Test number
    522057874398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,570 miles (+1,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,570 miles
    Test number
    602176900542
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r child seat fitted

  17. Pass75,493 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,493 miles
    Test number
    245567215395
    • AdvisoryShoulder wear due to incorrect wheel alighment front
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Fail75,490 miles (+2,432)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,490 miles
    Test number
    119345164987
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryShoulder wear due to incorrect wheel alighment front
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass73,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,058 miles
    Test number
    736690755099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,058 miles (+1,123)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,058 miles
    Test number
    406530455006
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteTracking require

  21. Pass71,935 miles (+1,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,935 miles
    Test number
    239356444008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass69,945 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,945 miles
    Test number
    165034843020
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Fail69,945 miles (+1,412)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,945 miles
    Test number
    455184543058
    • Repaired at testBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass68,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,533 miles
    Test number
    356629252071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,533 miles (+3,584)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,533 miles
    Test number
    145126552021
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass64,949 miles (+5,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,949 miles
    Test number
    269977951056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  27. Pass59,721 miles (+6,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,721 miles
    Test number
    774587060079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  28. Pass53,041 miles (+7,176)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,041 miles
    Test number
    981839359052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass45,865 miles (+10,988)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,865 miles
    Test number
    410307168044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass34,877 miles (+6,857)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,877 miles
    Test number
    164271257085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass28,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,020 miles
    Test number
    272135866008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y2 KET

Does Y2 KET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 KET is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y2 KET?
The MOT on Y2 KET is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y2 KET done?
Y2 KET was recorded at 87,879 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 2,994 miles a year.
Has Y2 KET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 KET has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y2 KET ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y2 KET find?
Y2 KET passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside rear slight corrosion around jacking point, and 2 more.

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