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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

Y6 KJKMOT history

Y6 KJK is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 27 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 127,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
127,351 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 KJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 KJK was last recorded at 127,351 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 5,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Aug 2011: 69,480 miles, lower than 87,614 miles on 23 Aug 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
121,932 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,419 miles
Average per year
4,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,351 miles
  • 2024 – 121,932 miles
  • 2023 – 118,382 miles
  • 2022 – 112,813 miles
  • 2013 – 108,269 miles
  • 2012 – 101,444 miles
  • 2011 – 94,803 miles
  • 2010 – 87,614 miles
  • 2009 – 81,417 miles
  • 2008 – 72,222 miles
  • 2007 – 53,763 miles
  • 2005 – 37,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,351 miles
  • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,351 miles (+5,419)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    127,351 miles
    Test number
    494318931037
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass121,932 miles (+3,550)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    121,932 miles
    Test number
    329143191298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,382 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,382 miles
    Test number
    141681416383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail118,381 miles (+5,568)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,381 miles
    Test number
    973272476919
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  5. Pass112,813 miles (+4,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,813 miles
    Test number
    353749623321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass108,269 miles (+6,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    108,269 miles
    Test number
    178851433257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass101,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    101,444 miles
    Test number
    986365442258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,444 miles (+6,641)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,444 miles
    Test number
    118858032260
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear bumper insecure

  9. Pass94,803 miles (+25,323)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    94,803 miles
    Test number
    637204631273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,480 miles (-18,134)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,480 miles
    Test number
    906013531204
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn bald on edges recommend replacement.

  11. Pass87,614 miles (+6,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    87,614 miles
    Test number
    854715030247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass81,417 miles (+9,195)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    81,417 miles
    Test number
    164411449259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,222 miles (+18,459)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,222 miles
    Test number
    284092588079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,763 miles (+16,188)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,763 miles
    Test number
    542371577063
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteDamage to n/s windscreen
    • NoteSlight wear to n/s/f o/s/f brake discs
    • NoteWasher fluid low
    • NoteWear to n/s/r o/s/r antiroll bar links

  15. Pass37,575 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    37,575 miles
    Test number
    494124155485
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y6 KJK

Does Y6 KJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 KJK is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y6 KJK?
The MOT on Y6 KJK is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 KJK done?
Y6 KJK was recorded at 127,351 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 4,482 miles a year.
Has Y6 KJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 KJK has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y6 KJK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y6 KJK find?
Y6 KJK passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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