BMW 525
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
S27 RLNMOT history
S27 RLN is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 8 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 146,350 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 146,350 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,802 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S27 RLN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 8 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S27 RLN was last recorded at 146,350 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 6,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 139,905 miles · 24 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,445 miles
- Average per year
- 7,802 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 146,350 miles
- 2024 – 139,905 miles
- 2023 – 130,220 miles
- 2022 – 114,232 miles
- 2021 – 94,885 miles
- 2020 – 92,938 miles
- 2019 – 90,333 miles
- 2018 – 86,448 miles
- 2017 – 81,719 miles
- 2016 – 76,843 miles
- 2015 – 71,751 miles
- 2014 – 66,488 miles
- 2013 – 59,999 miles
- 2012 – 49,354 miles
- 2011 – 35,728 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,350 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 2 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,350 miles (+6,445)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 146,350 miles
- Test number
- 930044678553
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,905 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 139,905 miles
- Test number
- 753039740136
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail139,905 miles (+9,685)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,905 miles
- Test number
- 129605421396
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass130,220 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 130,220 miles
- Test number
- 677890648973
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail130,220 miles (+15,988)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,220 miles
- Test number
- 288986367452
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass114,232 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 114,232 miles
- Test number
- 622722124846
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators pulsion not flashing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail114,232 miles (+19,347)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,232 miles
- Test number
- 603979194738
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators pulsion not flashing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,885 miles (+179)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 94,885 miles
- Test number
- 712055544326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,706 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2022
- Odometer
- 94,706 miles
- Test number
- 849122423540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,706 miles (+1,768)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,706 miles
- Test number
- 206800310130
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass92,938 miles (+2,605)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 92,938 miles
- Test number
- 457690655186
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,333 miles (+3,885)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 90,333 miles
- Test number
- 409347960785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,448 miles (+4,729)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 86,448 miles
- Test number
- 427498281492
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inside edge
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inside edge and approaching limit
Pass81,719 miles (+4,876)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 81,719 miles
- Test number
- 411752978664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,843 miles (+57)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 76,843 miles
- Test number
- 297138786759
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail76,786 miles (+5,035)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,786 miles
- Test number
- 429385203606
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass71,751 miles (+5,263)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 71,751 miles
- Test number
- 980756268331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,488 miles (+6,489)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 66,488 miles
- Test number
- 857879544267
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,999 miles (+10,645)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 59,999 miles
- Test number
- 855276723267
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass49,354 miles (+13,626)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 49,354 miles
- Test number
- 618248542242
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront discs poor
Pass35,728 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 35,728 miles
- Test number
- 856775641243
- NoteN/s/f. tyre worn on edges (raised treads). o/s/r. tyre 3mm.
Questions about S27 RLN
- Does S27 RLN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 RLN is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S27 RLN?
- The MOT on S27 RLN is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S27 RLN done?
- S27 RLN was recorded at 146,350 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 7,802 miles a year.
- Has S27 RLN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S27 RLN has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on S27 RLN 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 S27 RLN find?
- S27 RLN passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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