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2008 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration SW57HWH
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 16 Jan 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 117,394 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2027 12 Jun 202616 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 101,691 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2025 12 Jun 202624 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,505 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2024 12 Jun 202624 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 87,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
8 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,370 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer C/V joint leaking grease
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,994 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer C/V joint leaking grease
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 72,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer C/V joint leaking grease
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,712 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
9 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,862 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,137 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2019 12 Jun 20267 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,012 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
12 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,074 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2017 12 Jun 202612 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 57,074 MI
12 Jun 202627 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,670 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2016 12 Jun 202626 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 50,670 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
4 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 45,085 MI
12 Jun 20264 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,085 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2015 12 Jun 202616 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,069 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2014 12 Jun 20265 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,206 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2013 12 Jun 20268 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,418 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2012 12 Jun 20267 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 28,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
10 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,922 MI
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SW57HWH was registered on 2008-01-16
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