
BMW 525
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc
Y31 PRSMOT history
Y31 PRS is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 137,466 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 137,466 mi
- At MOT on 26 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,073 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y31 PRS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y31 PRS was last recorded at 137,466 miles on 26 Apr 2023, 438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 137,028 miles · 19 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 438 miles
- Average per year
- 7,073 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 137,466 miles
- 2022 – 137,028 miles
- 2021 – 134,017 miles
- 2020 – 131,144 miles
- 2019 – 123,354 miles
- 2018 – 115,666 miles
- 2017 – 104,998 miles
- 2016 – 101,761 miles
- 2015 – 88,151 miles
- 2014 – 81,334 miles
- 2013 – 76,576 miles
- 2012 – 65,229 miles
- 2011 – 56,301 miles
- 2010 – 48,407 miles
- 2009 – 41,306 miles
- 2008 – 31,476 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Handbrake lever high
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 1 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,466 miles (+438)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 137,466 miles
- Test number
- 252608808436
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail137,028 miles (+3,011)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,028 miles
- Test number
- 387631728454
- DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBody panel slightly loose front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,017 miles (+2,873)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 134,017 miles
- Test number
- 648320583458
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass131,144 miles (+7,790)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 131,144 miles
- Test number
- 150033164230
- MinorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer wall has damage
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,354 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 123,354 miles
- Test number
- 671529497657
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever high
Fail123,353 miles (+7,687)3 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,353 miles
- Test number
- 721285302190
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever high
Pass115,666 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 115,666 miles
- Test number
- 107792994550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,666 miles (+10,668)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,666 miles
- Test number
- 231610288465
- 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)
- FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass104,998 miles (+3,237)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2018
- Odometer
- 104,998 miles
- Test number
- 107402896955
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm has slight play at its fixings
Pass101,761 miles (+13,610)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2017
- Odometer
- 101,761 miles
- Test number
- 878880748642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,151 miles (+6,817)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2016
- Odometer
- 88,151 miles
- Test number
- 847327725106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,334 miles (+4,758)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 81,334 miles
- Test number
- 196573114469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,576 miles (+11,347)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 76,576 miles
- Test number
- 279918123127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass65,229 miles (+8,928)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2013
- Odometer
- 65,229 miles
- Test number
- 789976522115
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass56,301 miles (+7,894)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 56,301 miles
- Test number
- 375770131127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,407 miles (+7,101)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 48,407 miles
- Test number
- 803168920179
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass41,306 miles (+9,830)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2010
- Odometer
- 41,306 miles
- Test number
- 261562929459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,476 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 31,476 miles
- Test number
- 722902028103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y31 PRS
- Does Y31 PRS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y31 PRS expired on 25 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y31 PRS?
- The MOT on Y31 PRS expired on 25 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y31 PRS done?
- Y31 PRS was recorded at 137,466 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2023, an average of 7,073 miles a year.
- Has Y31 PRS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y31 PRS has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y31 PRS 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 Y31 PRS find?
- Y31 PRS passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2023 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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