BMW 525
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc
Y33 FALMOT history
Y33 FAL is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 185,730 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 185,730 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,190 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y33 FAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 22 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y33 FAL was last recorded at 185,730 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 185,713 miles · 8 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
- Average per year
- 9,190 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 185,730 miles
- 2025 – 181,835 miles
- 2024 – 179,025 miles
- 2023 – 167,194 miles
- 2022 – 151,744 miles
- 2021 – 139,272 miles
- 2019 – 122,905 miles
- 2018 – 97,693 miles
- 2017 – 93,523 miles
- 2015 – 81,351 miles
- 2014 – 67,874 miles
- 2012 – 63,141 miles
- 2011 – 55,352 miles
- 2010 – 45,130 miles
- 2009 – 30,816 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass185,730 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryUndertrays fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Undertrays fitted to vehicle limiting inspection of vehicle underside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
19 tests since 10 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass185,730 miles (+17)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 185,730 miles
- Test number
- 315702705066
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail185,713 miles (+3,878)2 dangerous6 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,713 miles
- Test number
- 246906067136
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass181,835 miles (+2,810)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 181,835 miles
- Test number
- 472173941743
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass179,025 miles (+11,831)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 179,025 miles
- Test number
- 127505162098
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass167,194 miles (+15,450)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 167,194 miles
- Test number
- 553938385900
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass151,744 miles (+12,472)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 151,744 miles
- Test number
- 878666972771
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass139,272 miles (+16,367)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 139,272 miles
- Test number
- 733269163787
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,905 miles (+25,212)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 122,905 miles
- Test number
- 588899298905
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,693 miles (+4,170)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 97,693 miles
- Test number
- 544379977887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,523 miles (+12,172)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 93,523 miles
- Test number
- 607573548230
- AdvisoryENGINE AND UNDERTRAY COVERS FITTED
Pass81,351 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 81,351 miles
- Test number
- 407119185499
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle limiting inspection of vehicle underside
Fail81,350 miles (+7,930)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,350 miles
- Test number
- 463097673003
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle limiting inspection of vehicle underside
Pass73,420 miles (+5,546)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 73,420 miles
- Test number
- 278937405005
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass67,874 miles (+4,733)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 67,874 miles
- Test number
- 745510614003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,141 miles (+7,789)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 63,141 miles
- Test number
- 767417242330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,352 miles (+10,222)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 55,352 miles
- Test number
- 807966051394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,130 miles (+14,314)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 45,130 miles
- Test number
- 574256950346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,816 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,816 miles
- Test number
- 210624749326
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass30,816 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 30,816 miles
- Test number
- 224744449309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y33 FAL
- Does Y33 FAL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y33 FAL is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y33 FAL?
- The MOT on Y33 FAL is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y33 FAL done?
- Y33 FAL was recorded at 185,730 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 9,190 miles a year.
- Has Y33 FAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y33 FAL has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y33 FAL 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 Y33 FAL find?
- Y33 FAL passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.
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