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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y307 YYXMOT history

Y307 YYX is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 150,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
150,947 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y307 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
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y307 YYX was last recorded at 150,947 miles on 17 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Feb 2026: 150,947 miles, lower than 151,101 miles on 22 Feb 2025.

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
151,101 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Average per year
6,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,947 miles
  • 2025 – 151,101 miles
  • 2024 – 145,524 miles
  • 2023 – 139,700 miles
  • 2022 – 135,178 miles
  • 2021 – 128,871 miles
  • 2020 – 119,904 miles
  • 2019 – 113,103 miles
  • 2018 – 102,951 miles
  • 2017 – 91,935 miles
  • 2016 – 87,184 miles
  • 2015 – 83,108 miles
  • 2014 – 79,313 miles
  • 2013 – 75,754 miles
  • 2012 – 71,251 miles
  • 2011 – 58,898 miles
  • 2010 – 45,455 miles
  • 2009 – 34,916 miles
  • 2008 – 22,904 miles
  • 2007 – 20,737 miles
  • 2006 – 16,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,947 miles
  • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front both coil springs incorrectly located

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,947 miles (-154)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    150,947 miles
    Test number
    415038762336
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass151,101 miles (+5,577)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    151,101 miles
    Test number
    332991890194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass145,524 miles (+5,824)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    145,524 miles
    Test number
    476270676621
    • 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 differential corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diffrential leak

  4. Pass139,700 miles (+4,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    139,700 miles
    Test number
    720337915463
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    135,178 miles
    Test number
    919999224390
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail135,178 miles (+6,307)1 dangerous3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,178 miles
    Test number
    863426607369
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass128,871 miles (+281)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,871 miles
    Test number
    834808022542
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked with yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail128,590 miles (+8,686)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,590 miles
    Test number
    531407746467
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded BOTH front to rear corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SIll corroded marked yellow at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SIll corroded marked yellow at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steeing leak

  9. Pass119,904 miles (+6,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    119,904 miles
    Test number
    162284437777
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass113,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    113,103 miles
    Test number
    633681532001
    • AdvisoryFront both coil springs incorrectly located

  11. Fail113,103 miles (+10,152)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,103 miles
    Test number
    689779751139
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both coil springs incorrectly located

  12. Pass102,951 miles (+11,016)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    102,951 miles
    Test number
    367007001202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,935 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,935 miles
    Test number
    669116029923
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm front bushes worn slightly

  14. Fail91,924 miles (+4,740)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,924 miles
    Test number
    398320491728
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm front bushes worn slightly

  15. Pass87,184 miles (+27)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,184 miles
    Test number
    299002973430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nail in tyre
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryClip catching on anti roll bar droplink
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail87,157 miles (+4,049)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,157 miles
    Test number
    139748821483
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nail in tyre
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryClip catching on anti roll bar droplink
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass83,108 miles (+3,795)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    83,108 miles
    Test number
    418037235045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass79,313 miles (+3,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    79,313 miles
    Test number
    256082754025
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass75,754 miles (+4,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,754 miles
    Test number
    469864653045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass71,251 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    71,251 miles
    Test number
    147856452037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Fail71,246 miles (+61)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,246 miles
    Test number
    646552952086
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  22. Fail71,185 miles (+12,287)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,185 miles
    Test number
    529358442019
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass58,898 miles (+13,443)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    58,898 miles
    Test number
    198460551494
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass45,455 miles (+10,539)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,455 miles
    Test number
    264207030035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,916 miles (+12,012)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,916 miles
    Test number
    560721659021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly detireorated

  26. Pass22,904 miles (+2,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,904 miles
    Test number
    184822258035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass20,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,737 miles
    Test number
    564809087058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail20,737 miles (+4,139)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,737 miles
    Test number
    613119087053
    • FailureNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass16,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,598 miles
    Test number
    183930996002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y307 YYX

Does Y307 YYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y307 YYX is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y307 YYX?
The MOT on Y307 YYX is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y307 YYX done?
Y307 YYX was recorded at 150,947 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 6,756 miles a year.
Has Y307 YYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y307 YYX has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y307 YYX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y307 YYX find?
Y307 YYX passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side.

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