BMW 525 M7TVL has 24 MOTs

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This 2003 BMW 525 has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 79,866 miles 2 months ago on Friday 20th March 2026 at 17:15.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 23rd March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

M7TVL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD MARCH 202779,866 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front To Rears Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED20TH MARCH 202679,866 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front To Rears Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  6. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED24TH MARCH 202523RD MARCH 202672,962 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Fronts Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Close To The Limit And Worn On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED13TH MARCH 202572,898 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Fronts Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  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 Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged Damaged In The Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED8TH MARCH 20247TH MARCH 202565,829 MI
PASSED15TH MARCH 202313TH APRIL 202462,043 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Fuel Cap Seal Perished
PASSED14TH APRIL 202213TH APRIL 202358,969 MI
PASSED27TH AUGUST 202128TH AUGUST 202258,772 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Hydraulic Leak, But Not Excessive Power Steering Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED22ND AUGUST 202028TH AUGUST 202157,618 MI
PASSED27TH AUGUST 201928TH AUGUST 202057,046 MI
PASSED20TH AUGUST 201828TH AUGUST 201955,963 MI
PASSED12TH AUGUST 201728TH AUGUST 201854,838 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides (3.5.1i)
PASSED10TH AUGUST 201628TH AUGUST 201752,953 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint Both Sides Drop Links (2.4.g.2)
PASSED15TH AUGUST 201528TH AUGUST 201650,505 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED20TH AUGUST 201428TH AUGUST 201547,942 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED29TH AUGUST 201328TH AUGUST 201445,221 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Residue Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter
FAILED28TH AUGUST 201345,221 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Parking (secondary) Brake Grabbing Severely (3.7.b.6b)
  5. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  6. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  7. USER ENTERED - Slight Residue Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter
PASSED24TH AUGUST 201223RD AUGUST 201343,486 MI
PASSED18TH AUGUST 201117TH AUGUST 201240,452 MI
PASSED7TH JULY 201017TH JULY 201137,533 MI
PASSED22ND JUNE 200917TH JULY 201034,490 MI
PASSED18TH JULY 200817TH JULY 200931,920 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  3. USER ENTERED - Steering Rack Damp
PASSED11TH JULY 200714TH JULY 200828,156 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED3RD JULY 200614TH JULY 200722,554 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

M7TVL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 88% | MOT Failure Rate: 13%

M7TVL MOT Comments

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M7TVL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 79,866 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,472 miles

M7TVL FAQs

This Bmw 525 with registration M7TVL was manufactured on Monday 14th July 2003 so it is currently 23 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 79,866 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,472 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 2006. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means M7TVL has a 88% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 525 has had 37 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 2 Major, 2 Dangerous and 5 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 Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does M7TVL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 29th May 2026 M7TVL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is M7TVL Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 29th May 2026 M7TVL does have Tax. Read more

When does M7TVL Tax expire?

The current Tax for M7TVL will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 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 M7TVL MOT expire?

The current MOT for M7TVL will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 23rd March 2027. Read more

When did M7TVL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for M7TVL was on Friday 20th March 2026 at 17:15. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has M7TVL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for M7TVL 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 M7TVL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for M7TVL we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 88% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is M7TVL?

M7TVL is registered as a 2003 Bmw 525. Read more

How many miles has M7TVL done?

The odometer reading for M7TVL at the last MOT in March 2026 was 79,866 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 3,472 miles per year. Read more

How old is M7TVL?

The vehicle M7TVL was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Monday 14th July 2003. Read more

What colour is M7TVL?

The official colour of M7TVL is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does M7TVL have?

M7TVL has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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