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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y862 ADUMOT history

Y862 ADU is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 147,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2024.

Y862 ADU blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2025
Mileage
147,508 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y862 ADU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y862 ADU was last recorded at 147,508 miles on 27 Apr 2024, 10,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,199 miles · 17 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
10,309 miles
Average per year
4,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,508 miles
  • 2022 – 137,199 miles
  • 2021 – 130,014 miles
  • 2020 – 129,046 miles
  • 2019 – 126,443 miles
  • 2018 – 121,992 miles
  • 2017 – 111,410 miles
  • 2016 – 98,473 miles
  • 2015 – 93,888 miles
  • 2014 – 86,815 miles
  • 2013 – 83,642 miles
  • 2012 – 81,658 miles
  • 2011 – 79,028 miles
  • 2010 – 76,571 miles
  • 2009 – 73,271 miles
  • 2008 – 70,192 miles
  • 2007 – 67,273 miles
  • 2006 – 62,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,508 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,508 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    147,508 miles
    Test number
    893775899609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail147,508 miles (+10,309)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,508 miles
    Test number
    768362273561
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,199 miles (+7,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    137,199 miles
    Test number
    996192122962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,014 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,014 miles
    Test number
    287519228486
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Fail130,013 miles (+967)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,013 miles
    Test number
    924444908552
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass129,046 miles (+43)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    129,046 miles
    Test number
    761390966450
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail129,003 miles (+2,560)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,003 miles
    Test number
    161335142527
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass126,443 miles (+4,451)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    126,443 miles
    Test number
    320463064400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,992 miles (+10,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    121,992 miles
    Test number
    527407197192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass111,410 miles (+118)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    111,410 miles
    Test number
    585031532169
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting in o/s/r sill
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp will not adjust - headlamp faulty
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met (18%) - reqs investigation
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/r suspension joints - reqs investigation
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link ball joint

  11. Fail111,292 miles (+12,819)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,292 miles
    Test number
    629619492921
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting in o/s/r sill
    • AdvisoryO/s headlamp will not adjust - headlamp faulty
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met (18%) - reqs investigation
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/r suspension joints - reqs investigation
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link ball joint

  12. Pass98,473 miles (+4,585)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    98,473 miles
    Test number
    209225676250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass93,888 miles (+7,073)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,888 miles
    Test number
    607247325237
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  14. Pass86,815 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    86,815 miles
    Test number
    659754904263
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake pads appear low

  15. Fail86,815 miles (+3,173)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,815 miles
    Test number
    668734804204
    • FailureRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake pads appear low

  16. Pass83,642 miles (+1,984)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    83,642 miles
    Test number
    385250623453
    • NoteBrake pads wearing low to sensors.

  17. Pass81,658 miles (+2,630)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    81,658 miles
    Test number
    917059002290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,028 miles (+2,457)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,028 miles
    Test number
    976070531255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

  19. Pass76,571 miles (+3,300)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,571 miles
    Test number
    132492530274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    73,271 miles
    Test number
    190846529215
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail73,271 miles (+3,079)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,271 miles
    Test number
    482876729218
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass70,192 miles (+2,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    70,192 miles
    Test number
    310134228484
    • AdvisoryRear 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)

  23. Fail67,273 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,273 miles
    Test number
    334105117281
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteRear tyres 3mm and n/s very low on edge

  24. Pass67,273 miles (+4,715)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    67,273 miles
    Test number
    801225017235
    • NoteRear tyres 3mm and n/s very low on edge

  25. Pass62,558 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    62,558 miles
    Test number
    232658306201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear no plate fading

Questions about Y862 ADU

Does Y862 ADU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y862 ADU expired on 26 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y862 ADU?
The MOT on Y862 ADU expired on 26 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y862 ADU done?
Y862 ADU was recorded at 147,508 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2024, an average of 4,785 miles a year.
Has Y862 ADU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y862 ADU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y862 ADU 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 Y862 ADU find?
Y862 ADU passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 2 more.

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