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BMW 525

White · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

S800 RANMOT history

S800 RAN is a white diesel BMW 525 first used on 21 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 161,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

S800 RAN white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
161,866 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S800 RAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S800 RAN was last recorded at 161,866 miles on 8 May 2026, 1,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Oct 2016: 130,187 miles, lower than 172,027 miles on 20 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
160,174 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,692 miles
Average per year
6,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,866 miles
  • 2025 – 160,174 miles
  • 2024 – 159,785 miles
  • 2022 – 154,837 miles
  • 2021 – 149,132 miles
  • 2020 – 143,874 miles
  • 2018 – 141,357 miles
  • 2017 – 139,230 miles
  • 2016 – 130,190 miles
  • 2015 – 172,027 miles
  • 2014 – 111,545 miles
  • 2013 – 111,069 miles
  • 2012 – 106,150 miles
  • 2011 – 98,025 miles
  • 2010 – 88,879 miles
  • 2009 – 78,594 miles
  • 2008 – 59,223 miles
  • 2007 – 41,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,866 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tpms light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,866 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    161,866 miles
    Test number
    540818588364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,174 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    160,174 miles
    Test number
    313296879237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,785 miles (+4,948)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    159,785 miles
    Test number
    777017177242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  4. Pass154,837 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    154,837 miles
    Test number
    259300130300
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail154,828 miles (+5,696)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,828 miles
    Test number
    430787062959
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass149,132 miles (+5,258)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    149,132 miles
    Test number
    632335662402
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing
  7. Pass143,874 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,874 miles
    Test number
    867174997525
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  8. Fail143,856 miles (+2,499)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,856 miles
    Test number
    613536171920
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  9. Pass141,357 miles (+2,127)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    141,357 miles
    Test number
    586571932301
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass139,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    139,230 miles
    Test number
    291389750949
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Fail139,230 miles (+9,040)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,230 miles
    Test number
    754422354888
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
  12. Pass130,190 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    130,190 miles
    Test number
    313408643622
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
  13. Fail130,187 miles (-41,840)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,187 miles
    Test number
    808626296931
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
  14. Pass172,027 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    172,027 miles
    Test number
    745349754534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre rim protector damaged
  15. Fail172,027 miles (+60,482)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,027 miles
    Test number
    984166812531
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre rim protector damaged
  16. Pass111,545 miles (+476)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    111,545 miles
    Test number
    815407284247
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass111,069 miles (+4,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    111,069 miles
    Test number
    719846773299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  18. Pass106,150 miles (+8,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    106,150 miles
    Test number
    139080882250
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass98,025 miles (+9,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    98,025 miles
    Test number
    348405861410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass88,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    88,879 miles
    Test number
    363309550280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,879 miles (+10,285)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,879 miles
    Test number
    882428850212
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth discs worn
  22. Pass78,594 miles (+19,371)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    78,594 miles
    Test number
    300918259401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,223 miles (+17,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    59,223 miles
    Test number
    284396588443
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  24. Pass41,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    41,968 miles
    Test number
    533173187187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S800 RAN

Does S800 RAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S800 RAN is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S800 RAN?
The MOT on S800 RAN is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S800 RAN done?
S800 RAN was recorded at 161,866 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 6,361 miles a year.
Has S800 RAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S800 RAN has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S800 RAN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S800 RAN find?
S800 RAN passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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