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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,497 cc

Y5 DBHMOT history

Y5 DBH is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 181,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2024.

Y5 DBH blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2025
Mileage
181,536 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 DBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 DBH was last recorded at 181,536 miles on 26 Feb 2024, 1,099 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,437 miles · 2 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,099 miles
Average per year
6,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 181,536 miles
  • 2023 – 180,437 miles
  • 2022 – 178,480 miles
  • 2021 – 177,244 miles
  • 2020 – 173,387 miles
  • 2019 – 165,574 miles
  • 2018 – 161,732 miles
  • 2017 – 158,831 miles
  • 2016 – 152,178 miles
  • 2015 – 144,476 miles
  • 2014 – 134,220 miles
  • 2013 – 126,252 miles
  • 2012 – 120,154 miles
  • 2011 – 109,030 miles
  • 2010 – 95,563 miles
  • 2009 – 83,389 miles
  • 2008 – 75,039 miles
  • 2007 – 66,684 miles
  • 2006 – 60,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,536 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,536 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    181,536 miles
    Test number
    612147751785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,437 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    180,437 miles
    Test number
    274841051192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass178,480 miles (+1,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    178,480 miles
    Test number
    188157407117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass177,244 miles (+3,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    177,244 miles
    Test number
    969287051144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass173,387 miles (+7,813)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    173,387 miles
    Test number
    538002153427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass165,574 miles (+3,842)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    165,574 miles
    Test number
    758612334120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass161,732 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    161,732 miles
    Test number
    836617866227
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  8. Fail161,702 miles (+2,871)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,702 miles
    Test number
    787953043796
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  9. Pass158,831 miles (+6,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    158,831 miles
    Test number
    745332194356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Pass152,178 miles (+7,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    152,178 miles
    Test number
    233688120829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass144,476 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    144,476 miles
    Test number
    468699025029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail144,465 miles (+10,245)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,465 miles
    Test number
    669551725042
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass134,220 miles (+7,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    134,220 miles
    Test number
    375204114041
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Pass126,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    126,252 miles
    Test number
    657799003015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail126,252 miles (+6,098)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,252 miles
    Test number
    815929703062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass120,154 miles (+11,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    120,154 miles
    Test number
    986974532023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass109,030 miles (+13,467)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    109,030 miles
    Test number
    616118131022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,563 miles (+12,174)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    95,563 miles
    Test number
    682340140055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,389 miles (+8,350)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    83,389 miles
    Test number
    190476239030
    • NoteFront pads poss a little low was unable to see them properly
  20. Pass75,039 miles (+8,355)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    75,039 miles
    Test number
    393275838046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,684 miles (+6,635)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    66,684 miles
    Test number
    231280047056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    60,049 miles
    Test number
    130345876065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 DBH

Does Y5 DBH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y5 DBH expired on 25 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y5 DBH?
The MOT on Y5 DBH expired on 25 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y5 DBH done?
Y5 DBH was recorded at 181,536 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2024, an average of 6,768 miles a year.
Has Y5 DBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 DBH has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on Y5 DBH 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 Y5 DBH find?
Y5 DBH passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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