BMW 525
Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,498 cc
N342 PTGMOT history
N342 PTG is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 10 May 1996. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 64,546 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 64,546 mi
- At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 9
- 6 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,045 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N342 PTG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 10 May 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
N342 PTG was last recorded at 64,546 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 64,545 miles · 27 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 1,045 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 64,546 miles
- 2014 – 56,680 miles
- 2013 – 47,533 miles
- 2009 – 47,195 miles
- 2008 – 46,489 miles
- 2007 – 45,069 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass64,546 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer jacking points (sills covered with plastic) (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Full MOT history
9 tests since 20 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,546 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 64,546 miles
- Test number
- 817021600290
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer jacking points (sills covered with plastic) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail64,545 miles (+7,865)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,545 miles
- Test number
- 426651926353
- DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer jacking points (sills covered with plastic) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass56,680 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 56,680 miles
- Test number
- 798480494089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,679 miles (+9,146)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,679 miles
- Test number
- 758187184047
- 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)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass47,533 miles (+338)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 47,533 miles
- Test number
- 575235283039
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass47,195 miles (+706)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 47,195 miles
- Test number
- 782148329189
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass46,489 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2009
- Odometer
- 46,489 miles
- Test number
- 594278928187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,479 miles (+1,410)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,479 miles
- Test number
- 614690928115
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass45,069 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 45,069 miles
- Test number
- 764950817115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about N342 PTG
- Does N342 PTG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N342 PTG is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on N342 PTG?
- The MOT on N342 PTG is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has N342 PTG done?
- N342 PTG was recorded at 64,546 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 1,045 miles a year.
- Has N342 PTG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N342 PTG has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on N342 PTG 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 N342 PTG find?
- N342 PTG passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer jacking points (sills covered with plastic); nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.