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This 1986 BMW 525 has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 87,001 miles 4 weeks ago on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 16:09.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 13th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

D43SRM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH APRIL 202787,001 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  10. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Underside Corroded / Previously Repaired
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED2ND APRIL 202686,986 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. ADVISORY - Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  13. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Underside Corroded / Previously Repaired
  15. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH NOVEMBER 202424TH NOVEMBER 202586,645 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Fuel Pipe/s Corroded Both
  4. MINOR - Nearside Rear Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material And All Lower (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement All Lower/trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED11TH NOVEMBER 202486,619 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Fuel Pipe/s Corroded Both
  7. MINOR - Nearside Rear Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material And All Lower (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement All Lower/trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20233RD SEPTEMBER 202485,849 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Fuel Pipe/s Corroded Both
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED24TH AUGUST 202385,841 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Rear Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Fuel Pipe/s Corroded Both
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20221ST SEPTEMBER 202384,955 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Front (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Fuel Pipe/s Corroded Both
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH AUGUST 20218TH AUGUST 202283,668 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED30TH JULY 202183,589 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  7. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  11. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH JULY 202029TH JULY 202181,659 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Both Front To Rear Fuel Pipes Corroded
FAILED16TH JULY 202081,653 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  8. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  15. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  16. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  17. ADVISORY - Both Front To Rear Fuel Pipes Corroded
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 20164TH NOVEMBER 201781,201 MI
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 201581,184 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Body Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings Inner Sill (6.1.b.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Body Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings Inner Sill (6.1.b.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Body Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings Outer Sill (6.1.b.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Body Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings Outer Sill (6.1.b.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Body Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings Floor (6.1.b.2)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe Leaking (7.2.3)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Front Steering Arm Has Relative Movement At Its Fixings (2.2.b.1h)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  9. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  10. FAIL - Battery Insecure (1.9.1)
  11. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  12. ADVISORY - Oil Leaking
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201219TH SEPTEMBER 201375,453 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Battery Insecure.
FAILED13TH SEPTEMBER 201275,450 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Does Not Fasten Securely Maintaining The Sealing Arrangement (7.2.4b)
  3. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Battery Insecure.
PASSED16TH AUGUST 201123RD AUGUST 201269,823 MI
FAILED16TH AUGUST 201169,823 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
FAILED24TH AUGUST 201064,829 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Washer Valve Under Bonnet Leaking.
PASSED24TH AUGUST 201023RD AUGUST 201164,829 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Washer Valve Under Bonnet Leaking.
PASSED21ST JULY 200920TH JULY 201062,514 MI
FAILED16TH JULY 200962,514 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Mounting Missing (7.1.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - Rear Suspension Dumb Bell Link Boots Split
  6. USER ENTERED - Several Tyres Tread Low
PASSED16TH MAY 200815TH MAY 200951,152 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Wipers Perishing
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight Corrosion On N/s/f
  3. USER ENTERED - Ex Has Slight Blow
FAILED10TH MAY 200851,126 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Brake Pipe Leaking (3.6.a.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Wipers Perishing
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Corrosion On N/s/f
  4. USER ENTERED - Ex Has Slight Blow
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

D43SRM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 52% | MOT Failure Rate: 48%

D43SRM MOT Comments

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D43SRM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 87,001 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,175 miles

D43SRM FAQs

This Bmw 525 with registration D43SRM was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1986 so it is currently 39 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 87,001 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 2,175 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Bmw 525 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means D43SRM has a 52% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 525 has had 81 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 13 Minor, 22 Major, 0 Dangerous and 17 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 525 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does D43SRM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 12th May 2026 D43SRM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is D43SRM Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 12th May 2026 D43SRM does have Tax. Read more

When does D43SRM Tax expire?

The current Tax for D43SRM will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. 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 D43SRM MOT expire?

The current MOT for D43SRM will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 13th April 2027. Read more

When did D43SRM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for D43SRM was on Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 16:09. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has D43SRM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for D43SRM we can see 12 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 D43SRM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for D43SRM we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 52% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is D43SRM?

D43SRM is registered as a 1986 Bmw 525. Read more

How many miles has D43SRM done?

The odometer reading for D43SRM at the last MOT in April 2026 was 87,001 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 2,175 miles per year. Read more

How old is D43SRM?

The vehicle D43SRM was manufactured in 1986 so it is currently 39 years old. It was first registered on Friday 1st August 1986. Read more

What colour is D43SRM?

The official colour of D43SRM is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does D43SRM have?

D43SRM has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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