BMW 525 FL55CTE has 23 MOTs

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This 2005 BMW 525 has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 127,402 miles 6 months ago on Friday 31st October 2025 at 17:25.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Saturday 31st October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

FL55CTE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 2026127,402 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED31ST OCTOBER 2025127,402 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 202431ST OCTOBER 2025124,739 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 202331ST OCTOBER 2024122,268 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 202231ST OCTOBER 2023120,043 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Hand Brake Lever Slightly High
  2. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 202122ND OCTOBER 2022117,746 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 202022ND OCTOBER 2021116,330 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 201922ND OCTOBER 2020114,926 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 201822ND OCTOBER 2019109,966 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 2018109,897 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 201722ND OCTOBER 2018102,296 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded To Flexis (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded To Flexis (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 20165TH JANUARY 2018100,565 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Undertrays Fitted
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted
PASSED5TH JANUARY 20165TH JANUARY 201798,210 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Undertrays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components
  2. ADVISORY - Sill Covers Fitted
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 20145TH JANUARY 201690,462 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
FAILED11TH DECEMBER 201490,403 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED6TH JANUARY 20145TH JANUARY 201583,714 MI
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201226TH SEPTEMBER 201370,331 MI
FAILED8TH SEPTEMBER 201159,080 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20117TH SEPTEMBER 201259,080 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 20106TH SEPTEMBER 201149,295 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Air Bag Light Displayed
FAILED26TH AUGUST 201049,034 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. USER ENTERED - Suspension Joint Offside Lower Dust Cover Split/missing
PASSED27TH AUGUST 20092ND SEPTEMBER 201039,680 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Hand Brake Performance Low Only Just Passed
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20082ND SEPTEMBER 200930,604 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

FL55CTE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

FL55CTE MOT Comments

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FL55CTE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 127,402 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,370 miles

FL55CTE FAQs

This Bmw 525 with registration FL55CTE was manufactured on Friday 2nd September 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 127,402 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 6,370 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 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means FL55CTE has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 525 has had 59 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 525 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does FL55CTE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 10th May 2026 FL55CTE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is FL55CTE Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 10th May 2026 FL55CTE does have Tax. Read more

When does FL55CTE Tax expire?

The current Tax for FL55CTE will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 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 FL55CTE MOT expire?

The current MOT for FL55CTE will expire in 6 months on Saturday 31st October 2026. Read more

When did FL55CTE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for FL55CTE was on Friday 31st October 2025 at 17:25. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has FL55CTE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for FL55CTE we can see 18 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 FL55CTE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for FL55CTE we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is FL55CTE?

FL55CTE is registered as a 2005 Bmw 525. Read more

How many miles has FL55CTE done?

The odometer reading for FL55CTE at the last MOT in October 2025 was 127,402 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 6,370 miles per year. Read more

How old is FL55CTE?

The vehicle FL55CTE was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 2nd September 2005. Read more

What colour is FL55CTE?

The official colour of FL55CTE is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does FL55CTE have?

FL55CTE has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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