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BMW 525

Beige · Petrol · 1984 · 2,494 cc

A643 HFHMOT history

A643 HFH is a beige petrol BMW 525 first used on 2 Apr 1984. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 110,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
110,081 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A643 HFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
2 Apr 1984
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A643 HFH was last recorded at 110,081 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2011.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,067 miles · 13 Jul 2011
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
1,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,081 miles
  • 2011 – 110,067 miles
  • 2010 – 105,721 miles
  • 2009 – 101,056 miles
  • 2008 – 96,104 miles
  • 2007 – 91,495 miles
  • 2006 – 86,928 miles
  • 2005 – 80,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,081 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Floor corroded
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,081 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    110,081 miles
    Test number
    184517963642
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Floor corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail110,081 miles (+14)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,081 miles
    Test number
    876946234733
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Floor corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail110,067 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,067 miles
    Test number
    307474291168
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  4. Pass110,067 miles (+4,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    110,067 miles
    Test number
    459004891123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  5. Pass105,721 miles (+4,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    105,721 miles
    Test number
    513645360164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  6. Pass101,056 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    101,056 miles
    Test number
    863383179109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail101,056 miles (+4,952)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,056 miles
    Test number
    710983079154
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass96,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    96,104 miles
    Test number
    870246188150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,104 miles (+4,609)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,104 miles
    Test number
    564072088125
    • FailureFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  10. Pass91,495 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    91,495 miles
    Test number
    522275487112
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  11. Fail91,495 miles (+4,567)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,495 miles
    Test number
    291883387405
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass86,928 miles (+5,954)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    86,928 miles
    Test number
    892305286115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    80,974 miles
    Test number
    703320785104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,974 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,974 miles
    Test number
    744068775190
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about A643 HFH

Does A643 HFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A643 HFH is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on A643 HFH?
The MOT on A643 HFH is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A643 HFH done?
A643 HFH was recorded at 110,081 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 1,408 miles a year.
Has A643 HFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A643 HFH has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on A643 HFH 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 A643 HFH find?
A643 HFH passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central rear floor corroded; central rear subframe corroded, and 2 more.

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