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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

Y5 TCXMOT history

Y5 TCX is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 27 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 159,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

Y5 TCX black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
159,037 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 TCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 TCX was last recorded at 159,037 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 12,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,634 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,403 miles
Average per year
7,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,037 miles
  • 2024 – 146,634 miles
  • 2023 – 133,453 miles
  • 2022 – 129,490 miles
  • 2021 – 108,043 miles
  • 2020 – 99,801 miles
  • 2019 – 95,699 miles
  • 2017 – 90,783 miles
  • 2016 – 83,984 miles
  • 2015 – 76,117 miles
  • 2014 – 65,956 miles
  • 2013 – 59,671 miles
  • 2012 – 52,881 miles
  • 2011 – 47,044 miles
  • 2009 – 40,375 miles
  • 2008 – 35,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,037 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Coolant leak egr cooler area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut inner edge chalked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead area bent

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,037 miles (+12,403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    159,037 miles
    Test number
    898800581108
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,634 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    146,634 miles
    Test number
    773705690521
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail146,634 miles (+13,181)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,634 miles
    Test number
    165685614567
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,453 miles (+3,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,453 miles
    Test number
    745046259925
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAY FITTED

  5. Pass129,490 miles (+21,447)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,490 miles
    Test number
    436906662600
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner & Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge, Unable To Determine Tyre Life (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low @ 2.05mm, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,043 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    108,043 miles
    Test number
    935346054850
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside front almost to excess (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak egr cooler area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut inner edge chalked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead area bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge/sidewall area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps patterns deteriorated almost to excess....lens covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap,access flap difficult to open

  7. Fail108,043 miles (+8,242)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,043 miles
    Test number
    605837818673
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very little effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside front almost to excess (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak egr cooler area
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut inner edge chalked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead area bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge/sidewall area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps patterns deteriorated almost to excess....lens covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap,access flap difficult to open

  8. Pass99,801 miles (+348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    99,801 miles
    Test number
    442671697611
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,453 miles (+3,754)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,453 miles
    Test number
    636402255720
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted And Damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass95,699 miles (+4,916)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,699 miles
    Test number
    916828491358
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass90,783 miles (+6,799)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    90,783 miles
    Test number
    746008730748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,984 miles (+7,867)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    83,984 miles
    Test number
    823696506607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass76,117 miles (+10,161)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,117 miles
    Test number
    105642745486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,956 miles (+6,285)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    65,956 miles
    Test number
    966993604006
    • NoteSteel rims fitted to the front of the vehicle

  15. Pass59,671 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    59,671 miles
    Test number
    717718523032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail59,666 miles (+6,785)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,666 miles
    Test number
    787034623075
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass52,881 miles (+5,837)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,881 miles
    Test number
    265607712042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,044 miles (+6,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,044 miles
    Test number
    366261831020
    • 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)

  19. Pass40,375 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,375 miles
    Test number
    872610519344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,321 miles (+4,698)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,321 miles
    Test number
    721046509354
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  21. Pass35,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,623 miles
    Test number
    381120428328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 TCX

Does Y5 TCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 TCX is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y5 TCX?
The MOT on Y5 TCX is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 TCX done?
Y5 TCX was recorded at 159,037 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 7,235 miles a year.
Has Y5 TCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 TCX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y5 TCX 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 TCX find?
Y5 TCX passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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