BMW 525 A4PKB has 24 MOTs

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This 2001 BMW 525 has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 49,399 miles 2 weeks ago on Thursday 16th April 2026 at 07:38.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Saturday 24th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

A4PKB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED24TH APRIL 202749,399 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Position Lamp Slightly Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED13TH APRIL 202649,382 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  2. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Position Lamp Slightly Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm And Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD APRIL 202524TH APRIL 202646,846 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. MINOR - Central Rear Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning 3rd Brake Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH APRIL 202424TH APRIL 202544,227 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
FAILED18TH APRIL 202444,227 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Rear Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED21ST APRIL 202320TH APRIL 202441,267 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Wearing Outer Edge
FAILED21ST APRIL 202341,266 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Wearing Outer Edge
PASSED20TH APRIL 202219TH APRIL 202338,359 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slow To Retract
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED13TH APRIL 202238,359 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slow To Retract
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Bent (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Bent (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED16TH APRIL 202115TH APRIL 202235,024 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED14TH APRIL 202135,024 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH APRIL 202015TH APRIL 202130,961 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED15TH APRIL 202030,961 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED11TH APRIL 201922ND OCTOBER 202027,571 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Oil Leak On Under Tray
PASSED29TH MARCH 201822ND APRIL 201924,232 MI
PASSED18TH APRIL 201722ND APRIL 201820,458 MI
FAILED18TH APRIL 201720,458 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. PRS - Battery Insecure (1.9.1)
PASSED7TH APRIL 201622ND APRIL 201718,584 MI
PASSED11TH APRIL 201522ND APRIL 201617,932 MI
FAILED30TH MARCH 201517,885 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED2ND APRIL 201422ND APRIL 201516,774 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED23RD APRIL 201322ND APRIL 201415,034 MI
FAILED19TH APRIL 201315,034 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Sealing Washer Deteriorated (7.2.4c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20057TH NOVEMBER 200613,587 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A4PKB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

A4PKB MOT Comments

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A4PKB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 49,399 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,976 miles

A4PKB FAQs

This Bmw 525 with registration A4PKB was manufactured on Monday 31st December 2001 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 49,399 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 1,976 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Bmw 525 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A4PKB has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 525 has had 42 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 11 Minor, 9 Major, 1 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 525 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does A4PKB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 27th April 2026 A4PKB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A4PKB Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 27th April 2026 A4PKB does have Tax. Read more

When does A4PKB Tax expire?

The current Tax for A4PKB will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A4PKB MOT expire?

The current MOT for A4PKB will expire in 12 months on Saturday 24th April 2027. Read more

When did A4PKB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A4PKB was on Thursday 16th April 2026 at 07:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A4PKB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for A4PKB we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A4PKB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for A4PKB we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A4PKB?

A4PKB is registered as a 2001 Bmw 525. Read more

How many miles has A4PKB done?

The odometer reading for A4PKB at the last MOT in April 2026 was 49,399 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 1,976 miles per year. Read more

How old is A4PKB?

The vehicle A4PKB was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st November 2001. Read more

What colour is A4PKB?

The official colour of A4PKB is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does A4PKB have?

A4PKB has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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