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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y303 DKCMOT history

Y303 DKC is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 170,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
170,029 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y303 DKC
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
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y303 DKC was last recorded at 170,029 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,808 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
221 miles
Average per year
5,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,029 miles
  • 2024 – 169,808 miles
  • 2023 – 169,595 miles
  • 2022 – 169,194 miles
  • 2021 – 168,301 miles
  • 2020 – 166,421 miles
  • 2019 – 164,932 miles
  • 2018 – 164,598 miles
  • 2017 – 161,180 miles
  • 2016 – 155,796 miles
  • 2015 – 147,080 miles
  • 2014 – 142,283 miles
  • 2013 – 134,875 miles
  • 2012 – 127,844 miles
  • 2011 – 119,883 miles
  • 2010 – 111,458 miles
  • 2009 – 100,081 miles
  • 2008 – 90,369 miles
  • 2007 – 81,673 miles
  • 2006 – 69,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,029 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both the n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,029 miles (+221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    170,029 miles
    Test number
    480387271457
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both the n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass169,808 miles (+213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    169,808 miles
    Test number
    383549651226
    • AdvisoryAll bushes worn
    • AdvisoryGenarall corrosion
  3. Pass169,595 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    169,595 miles
    Test number
    200748339459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass169,194 miles (+893)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    169,194 miles
    Test number
    260828927659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass168,301 miles (+1,880)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    168,301 miles
    Test number
    740497156814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass166,421 miles (+1,489)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    166,421 miles
    Test number
    383580080047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass164,932 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    164,932 miles
    Test number
    399749878909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass164,598 miles (+3,418)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    164,598 miles
    Test number
    914441745425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass161,180 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    161,180 miles
    Test number
    929047102589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail161,162 miles (+5,366)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,162 miles
    Test number
    150224267083
    • FailureCentral Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint suspension arm link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  11. Pass155,796 miles (+8,716)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    155,796 miles
    Test number
    277291786832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass147,080 miles (+4,797)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    147,080 miles
    Test number
    956822275011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass142,283 miles (+7,408)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    142,283 miles
    Test number
    535758874057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass134,875 miles (+7,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    134,875 miles
    Test number
    926521753020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass127,844 miles (+7,961)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    127,844 miles
    Test number
    627719762089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,883 miles (+8,425)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    119,883 miles
    Test number
    799226051036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,458 miles (+11,377)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    111,458 miles
    Test number
    574185950004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,081 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    100,081 miles
    Test number
    324157759074
    • 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)
  19. Fail100,060 miles (+9,691)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,060 miles
    Test number
    383186959044
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  20. Pass90,369 miles (+8,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    90,369 miles
    Test number
    154812158421
    • 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)
  21. Pass81,673 miles (+12,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    81,673 miles
    Test number
    781140567032
    • 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)
  22. Pass69,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    69,162 miles
    Test number
    570372566038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y303 DKC

Does Y303 DKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y303 DKC is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y303 DKC?
The MOT on Y303 DKC is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y303 DKC done?
Y303 DKC was recorded at 170,029 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 5,118 miles a year.
Has Y303 DKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y303 DKC has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on Y303 DKC 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 Y303 DKC find?
Y303 DKC passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both the n/s and o/s.

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