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BMW 525

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

Y878 PCBMOT history

Y878 PCB is a green petrol BMW 525 first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 158,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2022.

Y878 PCB green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2023
Mileage
158,936 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2021
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 PCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 PCB was last recorded at 158,936 miles on 9 Aug 2021, 3,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
155,461 miles · 8 Aug 2018
Between the last two tests
3,475 miles
Average per year
1,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 158,936 miles
  • 2018 – 155,461 miles
  • 2017 – 154,084 miles
  • 2016 – 153,370 miles
  • 2012 – 149,472 miles
  • 2011 – 148,024 miles
  • 2010 – 146,233 miles
  • 2009 – 143,259 miles
  • 2008 – 141,510 miles
  • 2007 – 139,195 miles
  • 2006 – 135,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    349408589767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    158,936 miles
    Test number
    190360763777
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    349391777332
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    776621450934
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. FailMileage not read1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    398438840948
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,461 miles (+1,377)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    155,461 miles
    Test number
    954205734405
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass154,084 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    154,084 miles
    Test number
    196814615104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cracking on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cracking on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cracking on tread

  8. Fail154,084 miles (+714)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,084 miles
    Test number
    970329331856
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cracking on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cracking on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cracking on tread

  9. Pass153,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    153,370 miles
    Test number
    633009406409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    166120315294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    666805124282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    555554623204
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass149,472 miles (+1,448)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    149,472 miles
    Test number
    477306822201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass148,024 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    148,024 miles
    Test number
    377413121227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass146,233 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    146,233 miles
    Test number
    534103620284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass143,259 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    143,259 miles
    Test number
    500082529289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass141,510 miles (+2,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    141,510 miles
    Test number
    481836928234
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass139,195 miles (+3,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    139,195 miles
    Test number
    363465327269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass135,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    135,447 miles
    Test number
    392777406483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 PCB

Does Y878 PCB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y878 PCB expired on 12 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y878 PCB?
The MOT on Y878 PCB expired on 12 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y878 PCB done?
Y878 PCB was recorded at 158,936 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2021, an average of 1,562 miles a year.
Has Y878 PCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 PCB has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on Y878 PCB 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 Y878 PCB find?
Y878 PCB passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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