BMW 525
Red · Petrol · 1991 · 2,494 cc
RNG 675MOT history
RNG 675 is a red petrol BMW 525 first used on 1 Jan 1991. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 162,510 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 162,510 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,617 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- RNG 675
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 1 Jan 1991
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
RNG 675 was last recorded at 162,510 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 2,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 160,383 miles · 18 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,127 miles
- Average per year
- 1,617 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,510 miles
- 2025 – 160,383 miles
- 2024 – 158,276 miles
- 2023 – 156,597 miles
- 2022 – 154,177 miles
- 2021 – 151,079 miles
- 2020 – 148,525 miles
- 2019 – 145,273 miles
- 2018 – 145,145 miles
- 2017 – 144,893 miles
- 2016 – 144,610 miles
- 2015 – 144,202 miles
- 2014 – 143,962 miles
- 2013 – 142,582 miles
- 2012 – 142,351 miles
- 2011 – 141,991 miles
- 2010 – 141,578 miles
- 2009 – 141,238 miles
- 2008 – 140,642 miles
- 2007 – 138,960 miles
- 2006 – 131,140 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,510 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Central Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,510 miles (+2,127)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 162,510 miles
- Test number
- 513756489996
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass160,383 miles (+2,107)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 160,383 miles
- Test number
- 543594891279
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass158,276 miles (+1,679)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 158,276 miles
- Test number
- 348238414629
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Pass156,597 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 156,597 miles
- Test number
- 691278477605
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail156,597 miles (+2,420)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,597 miles
- Test number
- 856814312398
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,177 miles (+3,098)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 154,177 miles
- Test number
- 400313744318
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySlight movement in the steering rack
Pass151,079 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 151,079 miles
- Test number
- 546225402950
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point / lower wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail151,077 miles (+2,552)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,077 miles
- Test number
- 557626464885
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upwards facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded not within 30cm of mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point holed and corroded but not within 30cm of a mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass148,525 miles (+3,252)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 148,525 miles
- Test number
- 345511401806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,273 miles (+128)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 145,273 miles
- Test number
- 801239372117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,145 miles (+252)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 145,145 miles
- Test number
- 482852916906
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass144,893 miles (+283)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2018
- Odometer
- 144,893 miles
- Test number
- 526871828672
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,610 miles (+408)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2017
- Odometer
- 144,610 miles
- Test number
- 497112262002
- AdvisoryFuel Pipes corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer side wall cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wing sill cover corroded
Pass144,202 miles (+2)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 144,202 miles
- Test number
- 287096625441
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Fail144,200 miles (+238)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,200 miles
- Test number
- 288445425453
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass143,962 miles (+1,380)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 143,962 miles
- Test number
- 579413234132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,582 miles (+231)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 142,582 miles
- Test number
- 437996133164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,351 miles (+360)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2013
- Odometer
- 142,351 miles
- Test number
- 459850752193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,991 miles (+413)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 141,991 miles
- Test number
- 958172061270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,578 miles (+340)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 141,578 miles
- Test number
- 702267180247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,238 miles (+596)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 141,238 miles
- Test number
- 453656269259
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass140,642 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 140,642 miles
- Test number
- 204913988206
- AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront anti-roll bar link boots split
Fail140,641 miles (+1,681)5 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,641 miles
- Test number
- 860171888292
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront anti-roll bar link boots split
Pass138,960 miles (+7,820)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 138,960 miles
- Test number
- 194699287276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass131,140 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 131,140 miles
- Test number
- 672563886214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,136 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,136 miles
- Test number
- 331025176420
- FailureRear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- NoteSome wear in steering box and idler
Questions about RNG 675
- What vehicle is registration RNG 675 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show RNG 675 on a red petrol BMW 525 first used on 1 Jan 1991. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does RNG 675 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RNG 675 is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on RNG 675?
- The MOT on RNG 675 is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has RNG 675 done?
- RNG 675 was recorded at 162,510 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 1,617 miles a year.
- Has RNG 675 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. RNG 675 has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on RNG 675 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 RNG 675 find?
- RNG 675 passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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