BMW 525
Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,497 cc
S70 JRGMOT history
S70 JRG is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 25 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 101,390 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 101,390 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,861 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S70 JRG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 25 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S70 JRG was last recorded at 101,390 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 2,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,075 miles · 28 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,315 miles
- Average per year
- 2,861 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,390 miles
- 2025 – 99,075 miles
- 2024 – 96,100 miles
- 2023 – 93,651 miles
- 2022 – 92,650 miles
- 2021 – 91,653 miles
- 2020 – 90,519 miles
- 2019 – 89,449 miles
- 2018 – 87,411 miles
- 2017 – 84,388 miles
- 2016 – 81,724 miles
- 2015 – 77,821 miles
- 2014 – 74,945 miles
- 2013 – 71,705 miles
- 2012 – 66,810 miles
- 2011 – 58,132 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,390 miles
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and lap belt trapped under secured armrest
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryEngine cover/undertray fittedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryEngine damp with oil
- AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deterioratedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front anti roll bar link upper ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryPower steering reservoir dampRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside front anti roll bar link upper ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,390 miles (+2,315)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 101,390 miles
- Test number
- 733875351884
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and lap belt trapped under secured armrest
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover/undertray fitted
- AdvisoryEngine damp with oil
- AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front anti roll bar link upper ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryPower steering reservoir damp
Pass99,075 miles (+2,975)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 99,075 miles
- Test number
- 484717671265
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))
Pass96,100 miles (+2,449)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 96,100 miles
- Test number
- 789552195528
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and lap belt covered by secured armrest
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover/undertray fitted
- AdvisoryEngine/gearbox damp with oil
- AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar link upper ball joint dust cover deteriorated
- AdvisoryPower steering reservoir damp
Pass93,651 miles (+1,001)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 93,651 miles
- Test number
- 987028599883
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two fitted
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover/undertray fitted
- AdvisoryHeadlight lenses slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar link upper ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside front fog light to working
- AdvisoryPower steering reservoir damp
Pass92,650 miles (+997)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 92,650 miles
- Test number
- 348619061079
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover/undertray fitted
- AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar link upper ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryPower steering reservoir damp
Pass91,653 miles (+1,134)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 91,653 miles
- Test number
- 776371102073
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryEngine cover/undertray fitted
- AdvisoryHeadlight lenses deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar link dust cover slightly deteriorated
Pass90,519 miles (+1,070)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 90,519 miles
- Test number
- 713328546052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,449 miles (+2,038)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 89,449 miles
- Test number
- 383787548395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,411 miles (+3,023)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 87,411 miles
- Test number
- 264951369272
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 84,388 miles
- Test number
- 406322484281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,388 miles (+2,664)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,388 miles
- Test number
- 573573067793
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass81,724 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 81,724 miles
- Test number
- 875566136858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,724 miles (+3,903)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,724 miles
- Test number
- 225669051622
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass77,821 miles (+2,876)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 77,821 miles
- Test number
- 927582755174
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass74,945 miles (+170)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 74,945 miles
- Test number
- 966127854138
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail74,775 miles (+3,070)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,775 miles
- Test number
- 317852154152
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass71,705 miles (+4,895)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 71,705 miles
- Test number
- 715070753102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,810 miles (+8,678)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 66,810 miles
- Test number
- 228100562411
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass58,132 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 58,132 miles
- Test number
- 157450761181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S70 JRG
- Does S70 JRG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S70 JRG is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S70 JRG?
- The MOT on S70 JRG is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S70 JRG done?
- S70 JRG was recorded at 101,390 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 2,861 miles a year.
- Has S70 JRG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S70 JRG has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2017.
- Has the mileage on S70 JRG 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 S70 JRG find?
- S70 JRG passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 10 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and lap belt trapped under secured armrest; offside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 7 more.
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