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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

Y30 RPLMOT history

Y30 RPL is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 2 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 180,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

Y30 RPL grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
180,525 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y30 RPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y30 RPL was last recorded at 180,525 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,525 miles · 22 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,525 miles
  • 2025 – 170,369 miles
  • 2024 – 165,265 miles
  • 2023 – 158,688 miles
  • 2022 – 153,213 miles
  • 2021 – 149,059 miles
  • 2020 – 143,633 miles
  • 2019 – 135,430 miles
  • 2018 – 127,272 miles
  • 2017 – 119,474 miles
  • 2015 – 97,631 miles
  • 2014 – 89,114 miles
  • 2013 – 72,273 miles
  • 2012 – 53,615 miles
  • 2011 – 38,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,525 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,525 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    180,525 miles
    Test number
    846839174839
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  2. Fail180,525 miles (+10,156)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,525 miles
    Test number
    260369728133
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  3. Pass170,369 miles (+5,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    170,369 miles
    Test number
    808132402912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass165,265 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    165,265 miles
    Test number
    805720847555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail165,265 miles (+6,577)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,265 miles
    Test number
    903660919555
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass158,688 miles (+5,475)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    158,688 miles
    Test number
    740519821335
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass153,213 miles (+4,154)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,213 miles
    Test number
    349497925222
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass149,059 miles (+5,426)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    149,059 miles
    Test number
    765841251050
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass143,633 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    143,633 miles
    Test number
    761892270015
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail143,632 miles (+8,202)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,632 miles
    Test number
    420196174356
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  11. Pass135,430 miles (+8,158)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    135,430 miles
    Test number
    423968014528
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (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))
  12. Pass127,272 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    127,272 miles
    Test number
    390075890920
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Fail127,271 miles (+7,797)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,271 miles
    Test number
    740727570511
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass119,474 miles (+21,843)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    119,474 miles
    Test number
    656194405008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,631 miles (+8,517)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,631 miles
    Test number
    306305475120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,114 miles (+16,841)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,114 miles
    Test number
    589553994209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,273 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    72,273 miles
    Test number
    667885293284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,261 miles (+18,646)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,261 miles
    Test number
    487784093226
    • 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)
  19. Pass53,615 miles (+15,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,615 miles
    Test number
    239290002306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass38,204 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,204 miles
    Test number
    949093991241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y30 RPL

Does Y30 RPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y30 RPL is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y30 RPL?
The MOT on Y30 RPL is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y30 RPL done?
Y30 RPL was recorded at 180,525 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 9,979 miles a year.
Has Y30 RPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y30 RPL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y30 RPL 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 Y30 RPL find?
Y30 RPL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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