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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,497 cc

1990 SBMOT history

1990 SB is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 27 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

1990 SB blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
81,251 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1990 SB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1990 SB was last recorded at 81,251 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,141 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
110 miles
Average per year
2,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,251 miles
  • 2025 – 81,141 miles
  • 2024 – 80,716 miles
  • 2023 – 80,242 miles
  • 2022 – 79,524 miles
  • 2021 – 77,712 miles
  • 2020 – 77,072 miles
  • 2019 – 75,863 miles
  • 2018 – 73,619 miles
  • 2017 – 72,423 miles
  • 2016 – 70,797 miles
  • 2015 – 68,919 miles
  • 2014 – 67,047 miles
  • 2013 – 64,219 miles
  • 2012 – 60,584 miles
  • 2011 – 56,818 miles
  • 2010 – 52,339 miles
  • 2009 – 47,818 miles
  • 2008 – 43,030 miles
  • 2007 – 37,583 miles
  • 2006 – 31,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,251 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,251 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    81,251 miles
    Test number
    182251181737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,141 miles (+425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    81,141 miles
    Test number
    976970953986
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass80,716 miles (+474)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,716 miles
    Test number
    980028394159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,242 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,242 miles
    Test number
    121743740197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,524 miles (+1,812)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,524 miles
    Test number
    570206043063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,712 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,712 miles
    Test number
    607670272980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,072 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,072 miles
    Test number
    764266739220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,863 miles (+2,244)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,863 miles
    Test number
    610299086627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    73,619 miles
    Test number
    924638027520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,619 miles (+1,196)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,619 miles
    Test number
    513764357957
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass72,423 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,423 miles
    Test number
    427120994235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,797 miles (+1,878)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,797 miles
    Test number
    312431379083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,919 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,919 miles
    Test number
    220686292384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,047 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,047 miles
    Test number
    468889404351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,219 miles (+3,635)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,219 miles
    Test number
    405325913392
    • NoteTransmission has a slight fluid leak
  16. Pass60,584 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,584 miles
    Test number
    818504812366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,521 miles (+3,703)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,521 miles
    Test number
    795562212377
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
  18. Pass56,818 miles (+4,479)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    56,818 miles
    Test number
    509046921329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    52,339 miles
    Test number
    131161420353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,339 miles (+4,521)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,339 miles
    Test number
    781241520374
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  21. Pass47,818 miles (+4,788)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,818 miles
    Test number
    141355819313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,030 miles (+5,447)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    43,030 miles
    Test number
    433123428396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,583 miles (+6,179)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,583 miles
    Test number
    150684727363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    31,404 miles
    Test number
    403437826362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1990 SB

What vehicle is registration 1990 SB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1990 SB on a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 27 Nov 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1990 SB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1990 SB is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1990 SB?
The MOT on 1990 SB is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1990 SB done?
1990 SB was recorded at 81,251 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 2,513 miles a year.
Has 1990 SB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1990 SB has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on 1990 SB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 1990 SB find?
1990 SB passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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