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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,494 cc

M5 RFHMOT history

M5 RFH is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 30 Sept 1994. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 26 MOT tests, with 192,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
192,364 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
13 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 RFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
30 Sept 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 RFH was last recorded at 192,364 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,361 miles · 21 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 192,364 miles
  • 2021 – 192,002 miles
  • 2020 – 190,177 miles
  • 2018 – 184,352 miles
  • 2017 – 175,191 miles
  • 2016 – 164,989 miles
  • 2015 – 159,412 miles
  • 2013 – 158,606 miles
  • 2012 – 153,853 miles
  • 2011 – 145,074 miles
  • 2007 – 139,628 miles
  • 2006 – 134,217 miles
  • 2005 – 129,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,364 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,364 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    192,364 miles
    Test number
    390828198680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail192,361 miles (+359)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,361 miles
    Test number
    841436826910
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass192,002 miles (+1,825)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    192,002 miles
    Test number
    108689686556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass190,177 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    190,177 miles
    Test number
    939473117842
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail190,177 miles (+5,825)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,177 miles
    Test number
    544305802999
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass184,352 miles (+142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    184,352 miles
    Test number
    565626784993
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail184,210 miles (+9,019)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,210 miles
    Test number
    209758235502
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass175,191 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    175,191 miles
    Test number
    918232873511
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail175,120 miles (+10,131)1 dangerous7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,120 miles
    Test number
    412178468816
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage foglamp smashed (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage foglamp smashed (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front body crossmember within 12 inches of front engine/suspension crossmember mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust rear silencer nearside hanger corroded off but system still secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge

  10. Pass164,989 miles (+45)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    164,989 miles
    Test number
    553104359155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail164,944 miles (+22)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,944 miles
    Test number
    863087753465
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking by fuel tank (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail164,922 miles (+5,510)10 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,922 miles
    Test number
    274705227538
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureValve stem seriously damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass159,412 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    159,412 miles
    Test number
    139790238873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail159,410 miles (+4)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,410 miles
    Test number
    976976112158
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Fail159,406 miles (+800)1 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,406 miles
    Test number
    678651835177
    • DangerousFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass158,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    158,606 miles
    Test number
    148966563262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail158,606 miles (+4,753)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,606 miles
    Test number
    318971963234
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass153,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    153,853 miles
    Test number
    237764452284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail153,853 miles (+8,779)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,853 miles
    Test number
    449085742250
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  20. Pass145,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    145,074 miles
    Test number
    517692581022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail145,074 miles (+5,446)3 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,074 miles
    Test number
    949917471078
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass139,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    139,628 miles
    Test number
    723777937389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail139,628 miles (+5,411)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,628 miles
    Test number
    882714437390
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass134,217 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    134,217 miles
    Test number
    341317806366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail134,207 miles (+4,457)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,207 miles
    Test number
    954146906378
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass129,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    129,750 miles
    Test number
    154236225327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 RFH

Does M5 RFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 RFH is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on M5 RFH?
The MOT on M5 RFH is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 RFH done?
M5 RFH was recorded at 192,364 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 3,129 miles a year.
Has M5 RFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 RFH has failed 13 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 RFH 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 M5 RFH find?
M5 RFH passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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