
BMW 525
Black · Diesel · 1995 · 2,498 cc
TSG 117MOT history
TSG 117 is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 31 Aug 1995. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 147,537 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 147,537 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,276 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- TSG 117
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 31 Aug 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
TSG 117 was last recorded at 147,537 miles on 9 Sept 2022, 1,028 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 146,509 miles · 9 Sept 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,028 miles
- Average per year
- 5,276 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 147,537 miles
- 2021 – 146,509 miles
- 2020 – 145,982 miles
- 2019 – 144,685 miles
- 2018 – 142,619 miles
- 2017 – 140,782 miles
- 2016 – 139,203 miles
- 2015 – 135,150 miles
- 2014 – 130,038 miles
- 2013 – 125,337 miles
- 2012 – 119,605 miles
- 2011 – 111,217 miles
- 2010 – 98,082 miles
- 2009 – 83,645 miles
- 2008 – 71,505 miles
- 2007 – 62,490 miles
- 2006 – 61,909 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both swivel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
31 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 764260430842
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both swivel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 616224015256
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 995868191747
- AdvisoryOffside rear axle bush deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
PassMileage not read8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 744372654842
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler bushes worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear seatbelt anchor intermittent sticking
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
FailMileage not read2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 560827672975
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right left hand drive beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler bushes worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear seatbelt anchor intermittent sticking
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass147,537 miles (+1,028)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 147,537 miles
- Test number
- 628146655175
- 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))
Pass146,509 miles (+527)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 146,509 miles
- Test number
- 722485423979
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass145,982 miles (+1,297)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 145,982 miles
- Test number
- 209242155183
- AdvisoryFront Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody slightly corroded
Pass144,685 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 144,685 miles
- Test number
- 294893783276
- MinorBrake hose slightly damaged All (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderbody slightly corroded
Fail144,685 miles (+2,066)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,685 miles
- Test number
- 319662926266
- Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake hose slightly damaged All (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderbody slightly corroded
Pass142,619 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 142,619 miles
- Test number
- 913690692074
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly rusty fuel pipes slightly rusty
- AdvisoryAll brakes hoes slightly damaged
- AdvisoryAll prescribed slightly corroded
- AdvisorySteering/suspension has slight play
Fail142,619 miles (+1,837)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,619 miles
- Test number
- 551472965442
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly rusty fuel pipes slightly rusty
- AdvisoryAll brakes hoes slightly damaged
- AdvisoryAll prescribed slightly corroded
- AdvisorySteering/suspension has slight play
Pass140,782 miles15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 140,782 miles
- Test number
- 899642495073
- AdvisoryFront both tyres perished/ cracking
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded various
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished/ cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail140,782 miles (+1,579)3 failures15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,782 miles
- Test number
- 933761485402
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront both tyres perished/ cracking
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded various
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished/ cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass139,203 miles (+4,053)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 139,203 miles
- Test number
- 897030336326
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass135,150 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 135,150 miles
- Test number
- 111899841352
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail135,150 miles (+5,112)3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,150 miles
- Test number
- 477228877154
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass130,038 miles (+4,701)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 130,038 miles
- Test number
- 658720504261
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NotePoor wipers
Pass125,337 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2014
- Odometer
- 125,337 miles
- Test number
- 336397133165
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- NoteOil leak
Fail125,337 miles (+5,732)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,337 miles
- Test number
- 639617833165
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- NoteOil leak
Fail119,605 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,605 miles
- Test number
- 136730442141
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass119,605 miles (+8,388)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2013
- Odometer
- 119,605 miles
- Test number
- 345830042191
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass111,217 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 111,217 miles
- Test number
- 805470441182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCentre exhaust mount missing system still adequately surported
- NoteN/s handbrake lazy
- NoteO/s/f anti roll bar link arm ball jont boot split
Fail111,217 miles (+13,135)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,217 miles
- Test number
- 918210941191
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCentre exhaust mount missing system still adequately surported
- NoteN/s handbrake lazy
- NoteO/s/f anti roll bar link arm ball jont boot split
Pass98,082 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 98,082 miles
- Test number
- 304285230027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,078 miles (+14,433)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,078 miles
- Test number
- 860775230099
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass83,645 miles (+12,140)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 83,645 miles
- Test number
- 524335359063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,505 miles (+9,015)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 71,505 miles
- Test number
- 963218858079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,490 miles (+581)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 62,490 miles
- Test number
- 270806247084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,909 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 61,909 miles
- Test number
- 112220876144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,907 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,907 miles
- Test number
- 950658166156
- FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Questions about TSG 117
- What vehicle is registration TSG 117 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show TSG 117 on a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 31 Aug 1995. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does TSG 117 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TSG 117 is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on TSG 117?
- The MOT on TSG 117 is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has TSG 117 done?
- TSG 117 was recorded at 147,537 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2022, an average of 5,276 miles a year.
- Has TSG 117 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. TSG 117 has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on TSG 117 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 TSG 117 find?
- TSG 117 passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective both; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.
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