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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc

S25 RELMOT history

S25 REL is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 27 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 122,826 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

S25 REL black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
122,826 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 REL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 REL was last recorded at 122,826 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 5,756 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
117,070 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,756 miles
Average per year
5,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,826 miles
  • 2025 – 117,070 miles
  • 2024 – 109,343 miles
  • 2023 – 103,809 miles
  • 2022 – 96,800 miles
  • 2021 – 95,455 miles
  • 2020 – 94,424 miles
  • 2019 – 94,248 miles
  • 2018 – 91,976 miles
  • 2017 – 90,568 miles
  • 2016 – 88,104 miles
  • 2015 – 84,535 miles
  • 2014 – 76,244 miles
  • 2013 – 70,546 miles
  • 2012 – 62,544 miles
  • 2011 – 51,866 miles
  • 2010 – 39,546 miles
  • 2009 – 29,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,826 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,826 miles (+5,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    122,826 miles
    Test number
    890950858198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass117,070 miles (+7,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    117,070 miles
    Test number
    716619279929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass109,343 miles (+5,534)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,343 miles
    Test number
    791919846932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,809 miles (+7,009)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    103,809 miles
    Test number
    229541471140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,800 miles (+1,345)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,800 miles
    Test number
    494179338053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,455 miles (+1,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    95,455 miles
    Test number
    111388128025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass94,424 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    94,424 miles
    Test number
    104270614782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,248 miles (+2,272)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,248 miles
    Test number
    339779830777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,976 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,976 miles
    Test number
    749650384903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,568 miles (+2,464)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,568 miles
    Test number
    430756695348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,104 miles (+3,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,104 miles
    Test number
    678195952130
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass84,535 miles (+8,291)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,535 miles
    Test number
    319802005491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,244 miles (+5,698)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,244 miles
    Test number
    336461934436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,546 miles (+8,002)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,546 miles
    Test number
    258804633247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,544 miles (+10,678)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,544 miles
    Test number
    637205832208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,866 miles (+12,320)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,866 miles
    Test number
    337939531430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,546 miles
    Test number
    613270940273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,546 miles (+9,591)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,546 miles
    Test number
    544960340241
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
  19. Pass29,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,955 miles
    Test number
    754235959236
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about S25 REL

Does S25 REL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S25 REL is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S25 REL?
The MOT on S25 REL is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S25 REL done?
S25 REL was recorded at 122,826 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,598 miles a year.
Has S25 REL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 REL has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2010.
Has the mileage on S25 REL 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 S25 REL find?
S25 REL passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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