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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

T121 WRNMOT history

T121 WRN is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 28 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 268,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
268,924 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
14,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 WRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 WRN was last recorded at 268,924 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 6,765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
262,159 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,765 miles
Average per year
14,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 268,924 miles
  • 2025 – 262,159 miles
  • 2024 – 252,406 miles
  • 2023 – 235,488 miles
  • 2022 – 219,724 miles
  • 2021 – 212,184 miles
  • 2020 – 197,786 miles
  • 2019 – 184,049 miles
  • 2018 – 167,913 miles
  • 2017 – 148,575 miles
  • 2016 – 131,982 miles
  • 2015 – 113,361 miles
  • 2014 – 97,422 miles
  • 2013 – 79,872 miles
  • 2012 – 63,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass268,924 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass268,924 miles (+6,765)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    268,924 miles
    Test number
    320369673267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass262,159 miles (+9,753)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    262,159 miles
    Test number
    801235476907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass252,406 miles (+16,918)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    252,406 miles
    Test number
    145484230612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass235,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    235,488 miles
    Test number
    602670733002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail235,488 miles2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,488 miles
    Test number
    296360568771
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail235,488 miles (+15,764)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,488 miles
    Test number
    597728386780
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass219,724 miles (+7,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    219,724 miles
    Test number
    715033804003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass212,184 miles (+14,398)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    212,184 miles
    Test number
    708860836103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass197,786 miles (+13,737)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    197,786 miles
    Test number
    870174107146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass184,049 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    184,049 miles
    Test number
    202498314577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail184,048 miles (+16,135)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,048 miles
    Test number
    686498220203
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass167,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    167,913 miles
    Test number
    693703129686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail167,913 miles (+19,338)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,913 miles
    Test number
    804963539205
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
  14. Pass148,575 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    148,575 miles
    Test number
    298696310109
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail148,573 miles (+16,591)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,573 miles
    Test number
    940588807520
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass131,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    131,982 miles
    Test number
    534940212682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail131,979 miles (+18,618)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,979 miles
    Test number
    700187993622
    • FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated damaged with sharp pieces (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass113,361 miles (+15,939)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    113,361 miles
    Test number
    127961275497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,422 miles (+17,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    97,422 miles
    Test number
    875473374055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
  20. Pass79,872 miles (+16,503)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,872 miles
    Test number
    145207973060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,369 miles
    Test number
    787942382020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Fail63,359 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,359 miles
    Test number
    735182982021
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T121 WRN

Does T121 WRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 WRN is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T121 WRN?
The MOT on T121 WRN is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 WRN done?
T121 WRN was recorded at 268,924 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 14,247 miles a year.
Has T121 WRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 WRN has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T121 WRN 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 T121 WRN find?
T121 WRN passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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