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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.

Y31 PRS black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass137,466 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

    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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Pass115,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,666 miles
    Test number
    107792994550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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)
  9. 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
  10. Pass101,761 miles (+13,610)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,761 miles
    Test number
    878880748642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,151 miles (+6,817)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,151 miles
    Test number
    847327725106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,334 miles (+4,758)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,334 miles
    Test number
    196573114469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. 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
  15. Pass56,301 miles (+7,894)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,301 miles
    Test number
    375770131127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass41,306 miles (+9,830)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,306 miles
    Test number
    261562929459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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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