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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

29 NJMOT history

29 NJ is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 30 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

29 NJ blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
130,065 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
29 NJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

29 NJ was last recorded at 130,065 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,722 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
343 miles
Average per year
3,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,065 miles
  • 2025 – 129,722 miles
  • 2024 – 129,281 miles
  • 2023 – 128,000 miles
  • 2022 – 127,587 miles
  • 2021 – 126,753 miles
  • 2020 – 125,351 miles
  • 2019 – 123,288 miles
  • 2018 – 120,720 miles
  • 2017 – 118,624 miles
  • 2016 – 116,540 miles
  • 2015 – 112,640 miles
  • 2014 – 108,550 miles
  • 2013 – 101,959 miles
  • 2012 – 96,566 miles
  • 2011 – 91,300 miles
  • 2010 – 82,934 miles
  • 2009 – 76,616 miles
  • 2008 – 69,812 miles
  • 2007 – 62,165 miles
  • 2006 – 53,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,065 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,065 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    130,065 miles
    Test number
    418252288479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,722 miles
    Test number
    523656643558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail129,722 miles (+441)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,722 miles
    Test number
    998345315740
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass129,281 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    129,281 miles
    Test number
    485812019729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,000 miles (+413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    128,000 miles
    Test number
    428638667549
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  6. Pass127,587 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,587 miles
    Test number
    133247621717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,753 miles (+1,402)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    126,753 miles
    Test number
    108876956048
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMid to cat joins corroded excessively
  8. Pass125,351 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,351 miles
    Test number
    545880875901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,288 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,288 miles
    Test number
    923528451944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,720 miles (+2,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,720 miles
    Test number
    826858593190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  11. Pass118,624 miles (+2,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    118,624 miles
    Test number
    803641110338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass116,540 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    116,540 miles
    Test number
    258977529552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,640 miles (+4,090)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    112,640 miles
    Test number
    727195615289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,550 miles (+6,591)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    108,550 miles
    Test number
    795890614236
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass101,959 miles (+5,393)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    101,959 miles
    Test number
    548261793188
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass96,566 miles (+5,266)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    96,566 miles
    Test number
    179830212221
    • NoteADVICE SUSPECT REAR PADS LOW.
  17. Pass91,300 miles (+8,366)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    91,300 miles
    Test number
    366733611251
    • NoteAdvice both front tyres wearing out on outer edges
  18. Pass82,934 miles (+6,318)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    82,934 miles
    Test number
    591916410200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,616 miles (+6,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    76,616 miles
    Test number
    481105499177
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
  20. Pass69,812 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    69,812 miles
    Test number
    461542428202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,546 miles (+7,381)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,546 miles
    Test number
    321395518450
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass62,165 miles (+8,965)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    62,165 miles
    Test number
    673836817278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    53,200 miles
    Test number
    222817816278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 29 NJ

What vehicle is registration 29 NJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 29 NJ on a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 30 Jun 2001. 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 29 NJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 29 NJ is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 29 NJ?
The MOT on 29 NJ is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 29 NJ done?
29 NJ was recorded at 130,065 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 3,823 miles a year.
Has 29 NJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 29 NJ has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 29 NJ 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 29 NJ find?
29 NJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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