BMW 525
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,498 cc
S783 RHHMOT history
S783 RHH is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 1 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 206,138 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 206,138 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,034 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S783 RHH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S783 RHH was last recorded at 206,138 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 206,138 miles · 25 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,034 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 206,138 miles
- 2025 – 194,813 miles
- 2024 – 185,762 miles
- 2023 – 181,786 miles
- 2022 – 180,988 miles
- 2021 – 179,192 miles
- 2020 – 178,154 miles
- 2019 – 176,696 miles
- 2017 – 174,846 miles
- 2016 – 173,988 miles
- 2015 – 172,600 miles
- 2014 – 171,399 miles
- 2013 – 169,900 miles
- 2012 – 166,538 miles
- 2011 – 161,241 miles
- 2010 – 158,254 miles
- 2009 – 156,652 miles
- 2008 – 153,689 miles
- 2007 – 151,258 miles
- 2006 – 146,873 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass206,138 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parkbrake effort just met requirementsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) bothRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both perishing/damaged on bush housing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
23 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass206,138 miles2 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 206,138 miles
- Test number
- 505104055571
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parkbrake effort just met requirements
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both perishing/damaged on bush housing (5.3.2 (b))
Fail206,138 miles (+402)1 dangerous1 major2 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,138 miles
- Test number
- 571731495301
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both jack point areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parkbrake effort just met requirements
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both perishing/damaged on bush housing (5.3.2 (b))
Fail205,736 miles (+10,923)5 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,736 miles
- Test number
- 351549327713
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both jacking points sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective flange cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass194,813 miles (+9,051)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 194,813 miles
- Test number
- 832391419291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass185,762 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 185,762 miles
- Test number
- 312575365979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,752 miles (+3,966)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,752 miles
- Test number
- 887553902151
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body not fully secure outer sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body not fully secure outer sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear dif leaking
Pass181,786 miles (+798)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 181,786 miles
- Test number
- 932913186622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,988 miles (+1,796)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 180,988 miles
- Test number
- 777012473752
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass179,192 miles (+1,038)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 179,192 miles
- Test number
- 143294990535
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass178,154 miles (+1,458)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 178,154 miles
- Test number
- 362072989334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,696 miles (+1,850)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 176,696 miles
- Test number
- 612266058620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,846 miles (+858)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 174,846 miles
- Test number
- 571276442758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,988 miles (+1,388)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 173,988 miles
- Test number
- 142071038732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,600 miles (+1,201)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 172,600 miles
- Test number
- 606044373980
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass171,399 miles (+1,499)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 171,399 miles
- Test number
- 599078154268
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass169,900 miles (+3,362)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 169,900 miles
- Test number
- 929549663298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,538 miles (+5,297)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 166,538 miles
- Test number
- 815252172267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,241 miles (+2,987)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 161,241 miles
- Test number
- 476299761207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,254 miles (+1,602)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 158,254 miles
- Test number
- 710666160281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,652 miles (+2,963)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 156,652 miles
- Test number
- 333429559241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,689 miles (+2,431)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 153,689 miles
- Test number
- 803261068244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,258 miles (+4,385)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 151,258 miles
- Test number
- 344188457475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,873 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 146,873 miles
- Test number
- 703037256210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S783 RHH
- Does S783 RHH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S783 RHH is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S783 RHH?
- The MOT on S783 RHH is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S783 RHH done?
- S783 RHH was recorded at 206,138 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 3,034 miles a year.
- Has S783 RHH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S783 RHH has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on S783 RHH 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 S783 RHH find?
- S783 RHH passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 14 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake cable damaged but not to excess both, and 13 more.
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