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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y877 NBLMOT history

Y877 NBL is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 25 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 163,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2021.

Y877 NBL blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2023
Mileage
163,120 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y877 NBL
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
25 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y877 NBL was last recorded at 163,120 miles on 22 Dec 2021, 6,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jan 2021: 157,000 miles, lower than 157,100 miles on 20 Jan 2020.

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
157,000 miles · 8 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
6,120 miles
Average per year
6,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 163,120 miles
  • 2020 – 157,100 miles
  • 2019 – 157,080 miles
  • 2017 – 154,381 miles
  • 2016 – 151,358 miles
  • 2015 – 149,118 miles
  • 2014 – 140,135 miles
  • 2013 – 129,452 miles
  • 2012 – 115,176 miles
  • 2011 – 108,286 miles
  • 2010 – 99,438 miles
  • 2009 – 94,143 miles
  • 2008 – 83,851 miles
  • 2007 – 73,498 miles
  • 2006 – 64,238 miles
  • 2005 – 50,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,120 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,120 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    163,120 miles
    Test number
    569541413972
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail163,120 miles (+6,120)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,120 miles
    Test number
    684175994454
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass157,000 miles (-100)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    157,000 miles
    Test number
    748325668689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,100 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,100 miles
    Test number
    242552411514
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass157,080 miles (+2,699)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    157,080 miles
    Test number
    943560030978
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass154,381 miles (+3,023)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    154,381 miles
    Test number
    432744468675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  7. Pass151,358 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    151,358 miles
    Test number
    320995807449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass149,118 miles (+8,983)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    149,118 miles
    Test number
    143828479729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,135 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    140,135 miles
    Test number
    718418504309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Fail140,135 miles (+10,683)6 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,135 miles
    Test number
    926557604383
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/s/f outer side light not working
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass129,452 miles (+14,276)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    129,452 miles
    Test number
    176413223399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  12. Pass115,176 miles (+6,890)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    115,176 miles
    Test number
    965800322386
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNs sill damaged
  13. Pass108,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    108,286 miles
    Test number
    598298221369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,286 miles (+8,848)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,286 miles
    Test number
    496688221365
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass99,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    99,438 miles
    Test number
    302798580433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail99,438 miles (+5,295)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,438 miles
    Test number
    154027280230
    • DangerousNail in nearside front tyre
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Note3rd stop lamp inop
    • NoteAll tyres worn bald on edges
  17. Pass94,143 miles (+10,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    94,143 miles
    Test number
    423238909356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail83,851 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,851 miles
    Test number
    162069318349
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear no. plate leters starting to dis-colour.
  19. Pass83,851 miles (+10,353)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    83,851 miles
    Test number
    472089518440
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear no. plate leters starting to dis-colour.
  20. Pass73,498 miles (+9,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    73,498 miles
    Test number
    232127017335
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass64,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    64,238 miles
    Test number
    512228436328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,238 miles (+14,034)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,238 miles
    Test number
    944408936359
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  23. Pass50,204 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    50,204 miles
    Test number
    323814685431
    • 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)

Questions about Y877 NBL

Does Y877 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y877 NBL expired on 19 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y877 NBL?
The MOT on Y877 NBL expired on 19 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y877 NBL done?
Y877 NBL was recorded at 163,120 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2021, an average of 6,971 miles a year.
Has Y877 NBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y877 NBL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y877 NBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y877 NBL find?
Y877 NBL passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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