BMW 525 C7HBY has 28 MOTs

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This 2004 BMW 525 has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 224,361 miles 4 weeks ago on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 17:59.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Sunday 4th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026.

C7HBY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH APRIL 2027224,361 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Slightly Spongy
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED5TH APRIL 20254TH APRIL 2026211,990 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED13TH MARCH 202412TH MARCH 2025194,835 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND MARCH 20231ST MARCH 2024189,461 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Undertrays And Sill Covers Fitted
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED20TH JANUARY 2023189,450 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Central Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Central Brake Pipe Leaking On A Hydraulic Braking System Marked Yellow (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Exhaust Heatshields Insecure On Rear
  9. ADVISORY - Undertrays And Sill Covers Fitted
  10. MAJOR - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Marked Yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED28TH JANUARY 20225TH FEBRUARY 2023186,277 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Washers Rusty
  2. ADVISORY - O/s/f Anti Roll Bar Link Dust Covers Splitting
  3. ADVISORY - Fuel Lines Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED19TH JANUARY 20215TH FEBRUARY 2022185,362 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Noise N/s/r Wheel Bearing
  2. ADVISORY - Car Dirty Underneath
  3. ADVISORY - O/s/f Anti Roll Bar Link Dust Cover Splitting
FAILED14TH JANUARY 2021185,362 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded All Rears (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Slight Noise N/s/r Wheel Bearing
  4. ADVISORY - Car Dirty Underneath
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 20205TH FEBRUARY 2021184,137 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Play N/s/r Lower Suspension Joint
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres On Legal Limit
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20195TH FEBRUARY 2020181,535 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Ferrules Slightly Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Mounting Bushes Worn
FAILED6TH FEBRUARY 2019181,535 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Ferrules Slightly Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Mounting Bushes Worn
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20185TH FEBRUARY 2019170,766 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Car A Bit Dirty Underneath
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Bushes Slightly Deteriorated
PASSED20TH JANUARY 20171ST FEBRUARY 2018161,708 MI
FAILED20TH JANUARY 2017161,708 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Nearside 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)
  3. ADVISORY - N/s/r Tyre Close To Legal Limit
PASSED22ND JANUARY 20161ST FEBRUARY 2017152,422 MI
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 20151ST FEBRUARY 2016140,928 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  6. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  7. USER ENTERED - Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure
PASSED17TH JANUARY 201427TH JANUARY 2015131,739 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - All Tyres Wearing Low
PASSED11TH JANUARY 201327TH JANUARY 2014123,596 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED20TH JANUARY 201227TH JANUARY 2013114,800 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Brake Warning Light On
FAILED13TH JANUARY 2012114,800 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Brake Warning Light On
FAILED21ST JANUARY 2011104,922 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED21ST JANUARY 201127TH JANUARY 2012104,922 MI
PASSED19TH JANUARY 201027TH JANUARY 201194,227 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Brake System Warning Light On
PASSED23RD JANUARY 200927TH JANUARY 201086,213 MI
PASSED28TH JANUARY 200827TH JANUARY 200974,918 MI
PASSED26TH JANUARY 200725TH JANUARY 200859,200 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED19TH APRIL 200618TH APRIL 200747,733 MI
FAILED13TH APRIL 200647,729 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

C7HBY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

C7HBY MOT Comments

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C7HBY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 224,361 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,198 miles

C7HBY FAQs

This Bmw 525 with registration C7HBY was manufactured on Tuesday 27th January 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 224,361 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 10,198 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Bmw 525 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means C7HBY has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 525 has had 42 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 13 Major, 1 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 525 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026 .

Does C7HBY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 C7HBY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is C7HBY Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 20th April 2026 C7HBY does have Tax. Read more

When does C7HBY Tax expire?

The current Tax for C7HBY will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 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 C7HBY MOT expire?

The current MOT for C7HBY will expire in 12 months on Sunday 4th April 2027. Read more

When did C7HBY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for C7HBY was on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 17:59. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has C7HBY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for C7HBY we can see 21 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 C7HBY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for C7HBY we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is C7HBY?

C7HBY is registered as a 2004 Bmw 525. Read more

How many miles has C7HBY done?

The odometer reading for C7HBY at the last MOT in March 2026 was 224,361 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 10,198 miles per year. Read more

How old is C7HBY?

The vehicle C7HBY was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 27th January 2004. Read more

What colour is C7HBY?

The official colour of C7HBY is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does C7HBY have?

C7HBY has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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