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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

R13 HHTMOT history

R13 HHT is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 14 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 150,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

R13 HHT blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
150,114 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R13 HHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R13 HHT was last recorded at 150,114 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,939 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
175 miles
Average per year
6,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,114 miles
  • 2024 – 144,999 miles
  • 2023 – 141,192 miles
  • 2022 – 137,411 miles
  • 2021 – 134,841 miles
  • 2020 – 132,678 miles
  • 2019 – 131,124 miles
  • 2018 – 126,945 miles
  • 2017 – 119,478 miles
  • 2016 – 111,805 miles
  • 2015 – 109,944 miles
  • 2014 – 100,226 miles
  • 2013 – 91,847 miles
  • 2012 – 83,838 miles
  • 2011 – 75,202 miles
  • 2010 – 74,836 miles
  • 2009 – 71,126 miles
  • 2008 – 57,310 miles
  • 2007 – 40,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,114 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,114 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    150,114 miles
    Test number
    656844842203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail149,939 miles (+4,940)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,939 miles
    Test number
    602412629590
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass144,999 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    144,999 miles
    Test number
    128837564208
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail144,994 miles (+3,802)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,994 miles
    Test number
    239466844958
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass141,192 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,192 miles
    Test number
    781034248102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,411 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    137,411 miles
    Test number
    724820926181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass134,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    134,841 miles
    Test number
    595564802585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail134,841 miles (+2,163)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,841 miles
    Test number
    279826679066
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass132,678 miles (+1,554)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    132,678 miles
    Test number
    949774259644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,124 miles (+4,179)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,124 miles
    Test number
    858836425692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,945 miles (+7,467)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    126,945 miles
    Test number
    548048552454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,478 miles (+7,673)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    119,478 miles
    Test number
    882578712101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,805 miles (+1,861)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    111,805 miles
    Test number
    766649468693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,944 miles (+9,718)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    109,944 miles
    Test number
    237998590127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,226 miles (+8,379)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    100,226 miles
    Test number
    235571184178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass91,847 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,847 miles
    Test number
    168692393144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,751 miles (+7,913)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,751 miles
    Test number
    169265483174
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass83,838 miles (+8,636)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,838 miles
    Test number
    147658582138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,202 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    75,202 miles
    Test number
    565947081128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,836 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    74,836 miles
    Test number
    170419840394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,833 miles (+3,707)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,833 miles
    Test number
    482068540324
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteMIL LIGHT ON

  22. Pass71,126 miles (+13,816)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    71,126 miles
    Test number
    664360859359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,310 miles (+17,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    57,310 miles
    Test number
    413124358364
    • 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)

  24. Pass40,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    40,185 miles
    Test number
    273881157354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R13 HHT

Does R13 HHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R13 HHT is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R13 HHT?
The MOT on R13 HHT is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R13 HHT done?
R13 HHT was recorded at 150,114 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 6,130 miles a year.
Has R13 HHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R13 HHT has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on R13 HHT 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 R13 HHT find?
R13 HHT passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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