BMW 525
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,497 cc
R317 ARDMOT history
R317 ARD is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 21 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 157,124 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 157,124 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,661 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R317 ARD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 21 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R317 ARD was last recorded at 157,124 miles on 22 May 2026, 12,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 144,900 miles · 11 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,224 miles
- Average per year
- 8,661 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,124 miles
- 2025 – 144,900 miles
- 2024 – 138,431 miles
- 2023 – 131,941 miles
- 2022 – 126,282 miles
- 2021 – 122,536 miles
- 2019 – 89,712 miles
- 2018 – 79,767 miles
- 2017 – 73,506 miles
- 2016 – 70,008 miles
- 2015 – 67,870 miles
- 2014 – 59,767 miles
- 2013 – 46,571 miles
- 2012 – 32,655 miles
- 2011 – 19,670 miles
- 2010 – 19,193 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,124 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 18 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,124 miles (+12,224)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 157,124 miles
- Test number
- 814767448122
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass144,900 miles (+45)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 144,900 miles
- Test number
- 287955983992
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Fail144,855 miles (+6,424)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,855 miles
- Test number
- 563123201784
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass138,431 miles (+6,490)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 138,431 miles
- Test number
- 440296610475
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass131,941 miles (+5,659)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 131,941 miles
- Test number
- 326843477415
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,282 miles (+3,746)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 126,282 miles
- Test number
- 595571504845
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake warning light staying on
Pass122,536 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 122,536 miles
- Test number
- 851895820967
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency poor
Fail122,536 miles (+32,824)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,536 miles
- Test number
- 706335085485
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency poor
Pass89,712 miles (+9,945)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 89,712 miles
- Test number
- 355410246930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,767 miles (+6,261)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 79,767 miles
- Test number
- 645627942270
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass73,506 miles (+3,498)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 73,506 miles
- Test number
- 882229404405
- AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
Pass70,008 miles (+2,138)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 70,008 miles
- Test number
- 127613761783
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,870 miles (+8,103)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 67,870 miles
- Test number
- 145567485153
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass59,767 miles (+13,196)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 59,767 miles
- Test number
- 176198144148
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass46,571 miles (+13,916)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 46,571 miles
- Test number
- 885489643126
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass32,655 miles (+12,985)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 32,655 miles
- Test number
- 249854142179
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass19,670 miles (+477)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 19,670 miles
- Test number
- 508443141103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,193 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 19,193 miles
- Test number
- 321429860199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R317 ARD
- Does R317 ARD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R317 ARD is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R317 ARD?
- The MOT on R317 ARD is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R317 ARD done?
- R317 ARD was recorded at 157,124 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 8,661 miles a year.
- Has R317 ARD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R317 ARD has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on R317 ARD 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 R317 ARD find?
- R317 ARD passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front coil spring corroded.
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