No, Y254 BPL is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for Y254 BPL?

The MOT for Y254 BPL is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 May 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of Y254 BPL?

The recorded mileage for Y254 BPL is 154,019 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is Y254 BPL ULEZ compliant?

No, Y254 BPL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2001 BMW 525 2.5L Petrol · Y254 BPL

Y254 BPL

2001 BMW 525 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2001. Recorded mileage 154,019 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 525
Year / Origin: 2001 · Leeds
MOT Status: Valid until 05/05/2026
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 154,019 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 05/05/2026

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 154,019 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 2001
Engine: 2494cc

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Y254 BPL Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2025
154,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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Y254 BPL Mileage History

25/11/2022136,951 mi
21/11/2023152,912 mi+15,961 mi
22/11/2023152,912 mi
10/01/2025154,016 mi+1,104 mi
07/05/2025154,019 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 6,974 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Y254 BPL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Sept 2026, 00:21

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 525 (Y254 BPL) between November 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamp on illuminates indicator (”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”.

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