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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,693 cc

Y39 VGFMOT history

Y39 VGF is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
76,759 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y39 VGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,693 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y39 VGF was last recorded at 76,759 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,758 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,759 miles
  • 2024 – 72,432 miles
  • 2023 – 70,971 miles
  • 2022 – 69,008 miles
  • 2021 – 67,775 miles
  • 2020 – 66,172 miles
  • 2019 – 65,746 miles
  • 2018 – 63,647 miles
  • 2017 – 62,606 miles
  • 2016 – 59,415 miles
  • 2015 – 55,251 miles
  • 2014 – 51,467 miles
  • 2013 – 47,831 miles
  • 2012 – 43,963 miles
  • 2011 – 39,918 miles
  • 2010 – 36,478 miles
  • 2008 – 32,179 miles
  • 2007 – 28,667 miles
  • 2006 – 24,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,759 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,759 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    76,759 miles
    Test number
    928308707572
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,758 miles (+4,326)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,758 miles
    Test number
    958556085924
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,432 miles (+1,461)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    72,432 miles
    Test number
    137833206597
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre treads cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass70,971 miles (+1,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    70,971 miles
    Test number
    756925666156
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass69,008 miles (+1,233)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,008 miles
    Test number
    534015425630
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass67,775 miles (+1,603)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,775 miles
    Test number
    950011619534
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass66,172 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,172 miles
    Test number
    727370837673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,746 miles
    Test number
    208944079623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,746 miles (+2,099)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,746 miles
    Test number
    354939137079
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass63,647 miles (+1,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    63,647 miles
    Test number
    927314617521
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass62,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,606 miles
    Test number
    426576914103
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail62,606 miles (+3,191)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,606 miles
    Test number
    243803480703
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass59,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,415 miles
    Test number
    477148802681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,415 miles (+4,164)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,415 miles
    Test number
    116872281121
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass55,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    55,251 miles
    Test number
    346364045025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,251 miles (+3,784)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,251 miles
    Test number
    137954245488
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass51,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    51,467 miles
    Test number
    726509634026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,467 miles (+3,636)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,467 miles
    Test number
    779899434031
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass47,831 miles (+3,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    47,831 miles
    Test number
    747686923060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass43,963 miles (+4,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    43,963 miles
    Test number
    945992332033
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass39,918 miles (+3,440)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,918 miles
    Test number
    737038241038
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass36,478 miles (+4,299)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    36,478 miles
    Test number
    812842640018
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass32,179 miles (+3,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,179 miles
    Test number
    650321688216
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail28,667 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,667 miles
    Test number
    273349517212
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass28,667 miles (+3,914)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,667 miles
    Test number
    983319717293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,753 miles
    Test number
    412487026240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y39 VGF

Does Y39 VGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y39 VGF is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y39 VGF?
The MOT on Y39 VGF is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y39 VGF done?
Y39 VGF was recorded at 76,759 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 2,657 miles a year.
Has Y39 VGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y39 VGF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y39 VGF 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 Y39 VGF find?
Y39 VGF passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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