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BMW 525

Red · Diesel · 1994 · 2,498 cc

C9 RLLMOT history

C9 RLL is a red diesel BMW 525 first used on 1 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 189,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
189,373 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C9 RLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C9 RLL was last recorded at 189,373 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 1,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,340 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,033 miles
Average per year
3,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,373 miles
  • 2025 – 188,340 miles
  • 2024 – 187,888 miles
  • 2023 – 186,445 miles
  • 2022 – 185,570 miles
  • 2019 – 185,241 miles
  • 2018 – 184,974 miles
  • 2017 – 184,755 miles
  • 2016 – 182,846 miles
  • 2015 – 181,464 miles
  • 2014 – 179,919 miles
  • 2013 – 174,923 miles
  • 2012 – 168,773 miles
  • 2011 – 160,936 miles
  • 2010 – 154,775 miles
  • 2009 – 147,933 miles
  • 2008 – 141,707 miles
  • 2007 – 134,564 miles
  • 2006 – 126,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,373 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,373 miles (+1,033)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    189,373 miles
    Test number
    529375378988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass188,340 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    188,340 miles
    Test number
    227721017735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail188,331 miles (+443)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,331 miles
    Test number
    489714788934
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass187,888 miles (+1,443)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    187,888 miles
    Test number
    913382663906
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass186,445 miles (+875)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    186,445 miles
    Test number
    453901282758
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass185,570 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    185,570 miles
    Test number
    273420964768
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail185,570 miles (+5)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,570 miles
    Test number
    932353524400
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail185,565 miles (+324)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,565 miles
    Test number
    499362844768
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength both sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass185,241 miles (+267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    185,241 miles
    Test number
    760740004682
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass184,974 miles (+219)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    184,974 miles
    Test number
    169496214592
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass184,755 miles (+1,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    184,755 miles
    Test number
    889482143232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass182,846 miles (+1,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    182,846 miles
    Test number
    650602775686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass181,464 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    181,464 miles
    Test number
    706246855113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail181,449 miles (+1,530)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,449 miles
    Test number
    706832045193
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

  15. Pass179,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    179,919 miles
    Test number
    889192764145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail179,919 miles (+4,996)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,919 miles
    Test number
    987412264184
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass174,923 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    174,923 miles
    Test number
    276093043103
    • NoteBottom of offside front wing corrode & holed
    • NoteOffside rear & nearside rear body sills have surface corrosion but not holed

  18. Fail174,923 miles (+6,150)5 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,923 miles
    Test number
    547183143194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBottom of offside front wing corrode & holed
    • NoteOffside rear & nearside rear body sills have surface corrosion but not holed

  19. Pass168,773 miles (+7,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    168,773 miles
    Test number
    956738152156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass160,936 miles (+6,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    160,936 miles
    Test number
    209695451111
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass154,775 miles (+6,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    154,775 miles
    Test number
    363248150118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass147,933 miles (+6,226)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    147,933 miles
    Test number
    780833359161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass141,707 miles (+7,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    141,707 miles
    Test number
    602394658108
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass134,564 miles (+7,960)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    134,564 miles
    Test number
    383500457168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass126,604 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    126,604 miles
    Test number
    383926626117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Fail126,604 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,604 miles
    Test number
    473016826180
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about C9 RLL

Does C9 RLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C9 RLL is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C9 RLL?
The MOT on C9 RLL is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C9 RLL done?
C9 RLL was recorded at 189,373 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 3,157 miles a year.
Has C9 RLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C9 RLL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on C9 RLL 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 C9 RLL find?
C9 RLL passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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