BMW 525
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc
Y8 HABMOT history
Y8 HAB is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 20 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 218,946 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 218,946 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,502 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y8 HAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 20 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y8 HAB was last recorded at 218,946 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 218,946 miles · 16 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,502 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 218,946 miles
- 2024 – 209,980 miles
- 2023 – 195,740 miles
- 2022 – 187,371 miles
- 2021 – 175,730 miles
- 2019 – 169,643 miles
- 2018 – 151,535 miles
- 2017 – 141,063 miles
- 2016 – 131,256 miles
- 2015 – 114,698 miles
- 2014 – 104,144 miles
- 2013 – 93,053 miles
- 2012 – 89,896 miles
- 2011 – 82,077 miles
- 2010 – 75,277 miles
- 2009 – 62,648 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass218,946 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Front Tyre has various cuts in tread.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Tyre has various cuts in tread.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 6 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass218,946 miles1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 218,946 miles
- Test number
- 534552267469
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail218,946 miles (+8,966)1 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,946 miles
- Test number
- 478348020697
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass209,980 miles (+14,240)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2025
- Odometer
- 209,980 miles
- Test number
- 466497957155
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner arms both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass195,740 miles (+8,369)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2024
- Odometer
- 195,740 miles
- Test number
- 270581847871
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,371 miles (+11,641)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2023
- Odometer
- 187,371 miles
- Test number
- 965003284050
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTPMS Light On
Pass175,730 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2022
- Odometer
- 175,730 miles
- Test number
- 786411643714
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail175,730 miles (+6,087)2 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,730 miles
- Test number
- 689826439799
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass169,643 miles (+18,108)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 169,643 miles
- Test number
- 253943829186
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
Pass151,535 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 151,535 miles
- Test number
- 783507136541
- AdvisoryNo spare wheel fitted
- AdvisoryRear wiper in poor condition
- AdvisorySmall stone chips front screen
- AdvisoryVarious brake pipes rusty
Fail151,534 miles (+10,471)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,534 miles
- Test number
- 112578438513
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNo spare wheel fitted
- AdvisoryRear wiper in poor condition
- AdvisorySmall stone chips front screen
- AdvisoryVarious brake pipes rusty
Pass141,063 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 141,063 miles
- Test number
- 918313325214
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail141,057 miles (+9,801)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,057 miles
- Test number
- 545010802641
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass131,256 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 131,256 miles
- Test number
- 121316576453
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has various cuts in tread.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has various cuts in tread.
Fail131,253 miles (+16,555)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,253 miles
- Test number
- 139820013696
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryCheck engine light on.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has various cuts in tread.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has various cuts in tread.
- AdvisoryRear Both tyres wearing on inner edge.
Pass114,698 miles (+10,554)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 114,698 miles
- Test number
- 776950195100
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass104,144 miles (+11,091)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 104,144 miles
- Test number
- 418363284142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,053 miles (+3,157)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 93,053 miles
- Test number
- 697771693151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,896 miles (+7,819)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 89,896 miles
- Test number
- 325093942410
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearside front brake pad warning wire loose.
Pass82,077 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 82,077 miles
- Test number
- 115146631219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,077 miles (+6,800)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,077 miles
- Test number
- 956795931215
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass75,277 miles (+12,629)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 75,277 miles
- Test number
- 424022570264
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge
Pass62,648 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 62,648 miles
- Test number
- 371309079430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y8 HAB
- Does Y8 HAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 HAB is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y8 HAB?
- The MOT on Y8 HAB is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y8 HAB done?
- Y8 HAB was recorded at 218,946 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 9,502 miles a year.
- Has Y8 HAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y8 HAB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y8 HAB 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 Y8 HAB find?
- Y8 HAB passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, and 9 more.
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