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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,497 cc

J9 DCNMOT history

J9 DCN is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 4 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 183,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

J9 DCN grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
183,626 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 DCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 DCN was last recorded at 183,626 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 7,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,446 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,180 miles
Average per year
9,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,626 miles
  • 2025 – 176,446 miles
  • 2024 – 170,070 miles
  • 2023 – 161,673 miles
  • 2022 – 155,718 miles
  • 2021 – 148,683 miles
  • 2020 – 144,505 miles
  • 2019 – 135,360 miles
  • 2018 – 126,061 miles
  • 2017 – 118,596 miles
  • 2016 – 110,961 miles
  • 2015 – 98,285 miles
  • 2014 – 87,169 miles
  • 2013 – 73,601 miles
  • 2011 – 56,112 miles
  • 2010 – 42,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,626 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber bump stops and gaiters damaged Nearside and Offside
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,626 miles (+7,180)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    183,626 miles
    Test number
    411761926368
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber bump stops and gaiters damaged Nearside and Offside
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass176,446 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    176,446 miles
    Test number
    157410018254
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail176,446 miles (+6,376)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,446 miles
    Test number
    205640403626
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass170,070 miles (+503)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    170,070 miles
    Test number
    450616902896
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and chopping in the tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and chopping in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail169,567 miles (+7,894)5 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,567 miles
    Test number
    728558057599
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower inner front bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower inner front bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rear ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and chopping in the tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and chopping in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass161,673 miles (+5,955)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    161,673 miles
    Test number
    535098683078
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper axle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass155,718 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    155,718 miles
    Test number
    577403880354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/r axle (upper rear arm of the two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail155,718 miles (+7,035)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,718 miles
    Test number
    348778423097
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/r axle (upper rear arm of the two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass148,683 miles (+4,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    148,683 miles
    Test number
    227533162814
    • AdvisoryFront Number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass144,505 miles (+9,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    144,505 miles
    Test number
    232737730947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass135,360 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    135,360 miles
    Test number
    818978086139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail135,360 miles (+9,299)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,360 miles
    Test number
    680569734143
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass126,061 miles (+7,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    126,061 miles
    Test number
    452893902592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass118,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    118,596 miles
    Test number
    288833157696
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on lower A arm starting to debond (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail118,594 miles (+7,633)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,594 miles
    Test number
    948797312653
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on lower A arm starting to debond (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass110,961 miles (+12,676)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    110,961 miles
    Test number
    260882963468
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres bald on the edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass98,285 miles (+11,116)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,285 miles
    Test number
    138032865088
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass87,169 miles (+13,568)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    87,169 miles
    Test number
    249052474050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass73,601 miles (+17,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,601 miles
    Test number
    618922093033
    • 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)

  20. Pass56,112 miles (+13,918)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,112 miles
    Test number
    659303351324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,194 miles
    Test number
    663957950352
    • 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)

Questions about J9 DCN

Does J9 DCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 DCN is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 DCN?
The MOT on J9 DCN is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 DCN done?
J9 DCN was recorded at 183,626 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 9,382 miles a year.
Has J9 DCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 DCN has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 DCN 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 J9 DCN find?
J9 DCN passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front shock absorber bump stops and gaiters damaged nearside and offside; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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