BMW 525 J17OBD has 20 MOTs

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This 2006 BMW 525 has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 154,236 miles 6 months ago on Saturday 6th December 2025 at 17:04.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Thursday 10th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

J17OBD MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 2026154,236 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Buckle Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED5TH DECEMBER 2025154,236 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Steering Rack Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Wheel Hub Spigot Mounting Damaged To The Extent That Wheel Security Is Adversely Affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Tyre Retaining Ring Not Correctly Fitted (5.2.2 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Buckle Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  7. MAJOR - Brake Performance Unable To Be Tested (1.2.1 (g))
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 202410TH DECEMBER 2025146,299 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Buckle Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside 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))
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 202310TH DECEMBER 2024140,144 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 20228TH DECEMBER 2023132,082 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20218TH DECEMBER 2022123,934 MI
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 20208TH DECEMBER 2021117,301 MI
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 20198TH DECEMBER 2020112,242 MI
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 20188TH DECEMBER 2019100,699 MI
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 20178TH DECEMBER 201892,931 MI
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20164TH DECEMBER 201785,750 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED3RD NOVEMBER 201685,748 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Central Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 20154TH DECEMBER 201679,430 MI
FAILED9TH NOVEMBER 201579,421 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Modified But Not Seriously Weakened Both (3.5.1n)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. FAIL - Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play N/s + O/s (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED20TH NOVEMBER 20144TH DECEMBER 201573,855 MI
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 20134TH DECEMBER 201465,074 MI
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 20124TH DECEMBER 201356,899 MI
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 20114TH DECEMBER 201247,721 MI
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 20104TH DECEMBER 201138,534 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)
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 20094TH DECEMBER 201028,271 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Tyre Wearing Low On Inner Edge
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J17OBD Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 85% | MOT Failure Rate: 15%

J17OBD MOT Comments

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J17OBD Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 154,236 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,118 miles

J17OBD FAQs

This Bmw 525 with registration J17OBD was manufactured on Monday 4th December 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 154,236 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 8,118 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Bmw 525 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J17OBD has a 85% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 525 has had 20 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 1 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 525 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does J17OBD have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 J17OBD does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J17OBD Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 J17OBD does have Tax. Read more

When does J17OBD Tax expire?

The current Tax for J17OBD will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 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 J17OBD MOT expire?

The current MOT for J17OBD will expire in 6 months on Thursday 10th December 2026. Read more

When did J17OBD have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J17OBD was on Saturday 6th December 2025 at 17:04. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J17OBD Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for J17OBD we can see 17 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 J17OBD Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for J17OBD we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 85% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J17OBD?

J17OBD is registered as a 2006 Bmw 525. Read more

How many miles has J17OBD done?

The odometer reading for J17OBD at the last MOT in December 2025 was 154,236 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 8,118 miles per year. Read more

How old is J17OBD?

The vehicle J17OBD was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Monday 4th December 2006. Read more

What colour is J17OBD?

The official colour of J17OBD is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does J17OBD have?

J17OBD has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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