AY11 - BMW 525
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 12 days ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 28 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
28
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 25 November 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,867 mi
Expires: 03 December 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 17 November 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,840 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 04 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,701 mi
Expires: 03 December 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Outer Sill showing signs of corrosion
Passed - 04 December 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,648 mi
Expires: 03 December 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Fog light damaged
Failed - 08 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,622 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Fog light lends damaged
Passed - 08 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,306 mi
Expires: 22 November 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory small chip in the screen
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 08 November 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,303 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory small chip in the screen
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 27 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,135 mi
Expires: 22 November 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in centre pf screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 26 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 110,132 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in centre pf screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 30 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,509 mi
Expires: 22 November 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Failed - 28 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,506 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Passed - 20 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,328 mi
Expires: 22 November 2020
Passed - 12 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,609 mi
Expires: 22 November 2019
Passed - 20 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,848 mi
Expires: 22 November 2018
Passed - 21 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,981 mi
Expires: 22 November 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corner of inner sill end (2.4.A.3)
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corner of inner sill end (2.4.A.3)
Passed - 23 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,885 mi
Expires: 22 November 2016
Passed - 18 August 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 103,140 mi
Expires: 17 August 2015
Passed - 12 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,031 mi
Expires: 16 August 2014
Passed - 17 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,212 mi
Expires: 16 August 2013
Failed - 14 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,211 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Passed - 12 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,847 mi
Expires: 11 August 2012
Failed - 09 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,846 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Passed - 30 July 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,277 mi
Expires: 29 July 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 27 July 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,656 mi
Expires: 29 July 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 21 July 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,948 mi
Expires: 29 July 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 30 July 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,088 mi
Expires: 29 July 2008
Failed - 23 July 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,051 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Major Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 28 July 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,789 mi
Expires: 27 July 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for AY11?
The MOT expires on 03 December 2026.
What is the tax status of AY11?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 November 2026.
What are the specifications of AY11?
This is a 1988 BMW 525 in Grey. It runs on Petrol with a 2494cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of AY11?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.