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BMW 525

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y308 YYXMOT history

Y308 YYX is a green petrol BMW 525 first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y308 YYX green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
133,990 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y308 YYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y308 YYX was last recorded at 133,990 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 5,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Oct 2020: 106,207 miles, lower than 108,344 miles on 11 Oct 2019.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,095 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,895 miles
Average per year
3,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,990 miles
  • 2025 – 128,095 miles
  • 2024 – 121,715 miles
  • 2023 – 115,820 miles
  • 2022 – 110,481 miles
  • 2021 – 107,474 miles
  • 2020 – 106,207 miles
  • 2019 – 108,344 miles
  • 2018 – 105,080 miles
  • 2017 – 104,734 miles
  • 2016 – 104,176 miles
  • 2015 – 103,403 miles
  • 2014 – 102,252 miles
  • 2013 – 100,367 miles
  • 2012 – 98,289 miles
  • 2011 – 93,255 miles
  • 2010 – 89,146 miles
  • 2009 – 85,136 miles
  • 2008 – 80,717 miles
  • 2007 – 75,895 miles
  • 2006 – 64,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,990 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,990 miles (+5,895)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    133,990 miles
    Test number
    201088873438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass128,095 miles (+6,380)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    128,095 miles
    Test number
    849347637096
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass121,715 miles (+5,895)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,715 miles
    Test number
    416683002659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,820 miles (+5,339)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,820 miles
    Test number
    381616849749
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. Pass110,481 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,481 miles
    Test number
    795758950063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,474 miles (+1,267)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,474 miles
    Test number
    343517285516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,207 miles (-2,137)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,207 miles
    Test number
    135945561481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,344 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,344 miles
    Test number
    987295483533
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides splits. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Sides, sill cover fitted.
  9. Fail105,344 miles (+264)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,344 miles
    Test number
    481031898529
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides splits. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Sides, sill cover fitted.
  10. Pass105,080 miles (+346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,080 miles
    Test number
    779481928647
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.
  11. Pass104,734 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    104,734 miles
    Test number
    783843749629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,176 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    104,176 miles
    Test number
    432931416155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,403 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    103,403 miles
    Test number
    467658715267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    102,252 miles
    Test number
    417970434236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,252 miles (+1,885)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,252 miles
    Test number
    747680734242
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass100,367 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    100,367 miles
    Test number
    416698543279
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine damp with oil
  17. Fail100,366 miles (+2,077)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,366 miles
    Test number
    386988843489
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine damp with oil
  18. Pass98,289 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    98,289 miles
    Test number
    878133362225
    • NoteOffside wing mirror deteriorated
  19. Fail98,289 miles (+5,034)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,289 miles
    Test number
    135663562229
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside wing mirror deteriorated
  20. Pass93,255 miles (+4,109)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    93,255 miles
    Test number
    137464791097
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrivers wing mirror damaged but not resricting the veiw to rear
  21. Pass89,146 miles (+4,010)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    89,146 miles
    Test number
    180951590400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,136 miles (+4,419)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    85,136 miles
    Test number
    182561399020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,717 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    80,717 miles
    Test number
    961552808118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,895 miles (+11,261)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    75,895 miles
    Test number
    540726907147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    64,634 miles
    Test number
    624902476028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y308 YYX

Does Y308 YYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y308 YYX is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y308 YYX?
The MOT on Y308 YYX is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y308 YYX done?
Y308 YYX was recorded at 133,990 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 3,375 miles a year.
Has Y308 YYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y308 YYX has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on Y308 YYX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y308 YYX find?
Y308 YYX passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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