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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,494 cc

9 RARMOT history

9 RAR is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 26 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 67,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

9 RAR 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 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
67,041 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9 RAR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

9 RAR was last recorded at 67,041 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,034 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,041 miles
  • 2024 – 63,835 miles
  • 2023 – 63,190 miles
  • 2022 – 62,857 miles
  • 2021 – 62,389 miles
  • 2020 – 61,967 miles
  • 2019 – 61,643 miles
  • 2018 – 60,695 miles
  • 2017 – 59,494 miles
  • 2016 – 57,697 miles
  • 2015 – 55,355 miles
  • 2014 – 53,325 miles
  • 2013 – 48,500 miles
  • 2012 – 44,642 miles
  • 2011 – 37,848 miles
  • 2010 – 34,009 miles
  • 2009 – 28,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,041 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,041 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    67,041 miles
    Test number
    426822308858
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail67,034 miles (+3,199)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,034 miles
    Test number
    940692372619
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass63,835 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    63,835 miles
    Test number
    895048835387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,190 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,190 miles
    Test number
    452909595011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    62,857 miles
    Test number
    518440925910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,857 miles (+468)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,857 miles
    Test number
    926802663848
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass62,389 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,389 miles
    Test number
    773269206370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,967 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,967 miles
    Test number
    513503209271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,643 miles (+948)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    61,643 miles
    Test number
    867121384273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    60,695 miles
    Test number
    924151262525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,695 miles (+1,201)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,695 miles
    Test number
    717760443236
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass59,494 miles (+1,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,494 miles
    Test number
    268967781828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass57,697 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,697 miles
    Test number
    862596787859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,355 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,355 miles
    Test number
    266051395120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,325 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,325 miles
    Test number
    715545604254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,323 miles (+4,823)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,323 miles
    Test number
    317974404292
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Pass48,500 miles (+3,858)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    48,500 miles
    Test number
    367783203478
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass44,642 miles (+6,794)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,642 miles
    Test number
    217863012239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,848 miles (+3,839)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,848 miles
    Test number
    987974711283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,009 miles (+5,507)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,009 miles
    Test number
    904072320269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,502 miles
    Test number
    423794099139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,502 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,502 miles
    Test number
    703824899165
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about 9 RAR

What vehicle is registration 9 RAR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9 RAR on a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 26 May 2006. 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 9 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9 RAR is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 9 RAR?
The MOT on 9 RAR is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 9 RAR done?
9 RAR was recorded at 67,041 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 2,329 miles a year.
Has 9 RAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9 RAR has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 9 RAR 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 9 RAR find?
9 RAR passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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