S2222 - BMW 525
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 12 days ago
The BMW 525, often referred to simply as the 525, is a distinguished model within BMW's renowned 5 Series lineup. Known for its blend of performance and luxury, this vehicle exemplifies BMW’s commitment to driving dynamics and engineering excellence. Manufactured by the German automaker BMW, established in 1916, the brand has a long history of producing premium vehicles that combine innovation with craftsmanship. Introduced in various generations since its inception, the BMW 525 typically features a refined inline-six engine, advanced handling capabilities, and a sophisticated interior. Its reputation for reliability and driving pleasure makes it a popular choice among enthusiasts and professionals alike, embodying the core values that have defined BMW for over a century.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 28 MOT tests
This is a 2003 BMW 525, registration S2222, first registered in December 2003. It has a green exterior and is powered by a 2,494cc petrol engine, with CO2 emissions of 239 g/km. The vehicle is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 5 March 2025 and valid until 14 March 2026. The recorded mileage is 137,396 miles. Notable advisories from the latest MOT include an oil leak that is not excessive and a corroded brake pipe covered in grease or other material, both non-dangerous. No other mechanical issues or additional details are provided.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
28
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 05 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,396 mi
Expires: 14 March 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 05 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,396 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 19 February 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,000 mi
Expires: 14 March 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 19 February 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,000 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 27 February 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,109 mi
Expires: 14 March 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed - 27 February 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,109 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed - 23 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,205 mi
Expires: 14 March 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory under tray loose
Failed - 23 February 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,205 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory under tray loose
Passed - 25 February 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,794 mi
Expires: 14 March 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory sill covers fitted
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 24 February 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,705 mi
Expires: 14 March 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Failed - 24 February 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,705 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Advisory tyre pressure light illuminated
Passed - 21 February 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 118,768 mi
Expires: 14 March 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory engine cover/under trays fitted
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 19 February 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,420 mi
Expires: 14 March 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory engine cover/undertray
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 15 March 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,881 mi
Expires: 14 March 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed - 14 March 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,881 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory service brake quite poor
Passed - 22 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,973 mi
Expires: 10 February 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory enginecover/undertrays
Passed - 02 February 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,191 mi
Expires: 10 February 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 29 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,369 mi
Expires: 10 February 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 29 January 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,376 mi
Expires: 10 February 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed - 13 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,658 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 13 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,658 mi
Expires: 10 February 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 11 February 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,366 mi
Expires: 10 February 2012
Failed - 09 February 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,363 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 27 April 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,851 mi
Expires: 20 May 2011
Passed - 21 May 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,709 mi
Expires: 20 May 2010
Passed - 17 November 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,242 mi
Expires: 16 November 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 26 November 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 17,579 mi
Expires: 18 December 2008
Passed - 24 November 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 13,157 mi
Expires: 18 December 2007
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for S2222?
The MOT expires on 14 March 2026.
What is the tax status of S2222?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 September 2025.
What are the specifications of S2222?
This is a 2003 BMW 525 in Green. It runs on Petrol with a 2494cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of S2222?
This vehicle produces 239 g/km of CO2 emissions.