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BMW 525

Brown · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T28 BLNMOT history

T28 BLN is a brown diesel BMW 525 first used on 27 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 171,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
171,393 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T28 BLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T28 BLN was last recorded at 171,393 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 12,838 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
158,555 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,838 miles
Average per year
9,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,393 miles
  • 2025 – 158,555 miles
  • 2024 – 125,503 miles
  • 2023 – 119,652 miles
  • 2022 – 114,066 miles
  • 2021 – 110,807 miles
  • 2020 – 108,380 miles
  • 2019 – 103,367 miles
  • 2018 – 100,342 miles
  • 2017 – 91,963 miles
  • 2016 – 76,776 miles
  • 2015 – 67,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,393 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

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,393 miles (+12,838)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    171,393 miles
    Test number
    316946568844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,555 miles (+33,052)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    158,555 miles
    Test number
    249800704707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,503 miles (+5,851)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    125,503 miles
    Test number
    348265568252
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly misshapen on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  4. Pass119,652 miles (+5,586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,652 miles
    Test number
    111117862202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass114,066 miles (+3,259)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,066 miles
    Test number
    569972902421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  6. Pass110,807 miles (+2,427)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    110,807 miles
    Test number
    270047163967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,380 miles (+5,013)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    108,380 miles
    Test number
    168712279830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,367 miles (+3,025)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    103,367 miles
    Test number
    340442489929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,342 miles (+8,379)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,342 miles
    Test number
    311472826134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,963 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,963 miles
    Test number
    893043211252
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low
  11. Fail91,963 miles (+15,187)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,963 miles
    Test number
    114199112896
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low
  12. Pass76,776 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    76,776 miles
    Test number
    218302622963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,705 miles (+7,999)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,705 miles
    Test number
    311309453034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,706 miles (+2,949)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,706 miles
    Test number
    599355105208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    64,757 miles
    Test number
    336529615064
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T28 BLN

Does T28 BLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T28 BLN is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T28 BLN?
The MOT on T28 BLN is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T28 BLN done?
T28 BLN was recorded at 171,393 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 9,500 miles a year.
Has T28 BLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T28 BLN has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on T28 BLN 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 T28 BLN find?
T28 BLN passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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