BMW 525 EN56MRU has 24 MOTs

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This 2007 BMW 525 has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 178,550 miles 5 months ago on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at 09:25.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Monday 21st December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

EN56MRU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 2026178,550 MI
FAILED24TH NOVEMBER 2025178,412 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side N/s+o/s (1.4.1 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED18TH DECEMBER 202421ST DECEMBER 2025171,804 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both N/s/f + O\S\F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Central Rear Upper Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both N/s/r = O/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED18TH DECEMBER 2024171,804 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both N/s/f + O\S\F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Central Rear Upper Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both N/s/r = O/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. PRS - Nearside Front Outer Headlamp Are Incorrectly Positioned (4.1.4 (a))
FAILED2ND DECEMBER 2024171,544 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side N/s+o/s (1.4.1 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively N/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 202321ST DECEMBER 2024165,682 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement N/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED11TH DECEMBER 2023165,476 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust System Insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement N/s+o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 202213TH DECEMBER 2023159,368 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
FAILED7TH DECEMBER 2022159,363 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm N/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 20215TH DECEMBER 2022152,556 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 20205TH DECEMBER 2021148,131 MI
PASSED6TH JUNE 20195TH DECEMBER 2020146,453 MI
PASSED17TH APRIL 201820TH APRIL 2019141,268 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED21ST APRIL 201720TH APRIL 2018139,085 MI
PASSED13TH MAY 20169TH JUNE 2017136,531 MI
PASSED16TH MAY 20159TH JUNE 2016122,718 MI
FAILED15TH MAY 2015122,718 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED16TH MAY 20149TH JUNE 2015107,237 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Uneven Wear
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Number Plate Damaged
PASSED17TH MAY 20139TH JUNE 201493,752 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED11TH MAY 20129TH JUNE 201371,264 MI
PASSED18TH MAY 20119TH JUNE 201253,988 MI
FAILED18TH MAY 201153,988 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED4TH JUNE 20109TH JUNE 201136,895 MI
PASSED10TH JUNE 20099TH JUNE 201019,900 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

EN56MRU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

EN56MRU MOT Comments

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EN56MRU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 178,550 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,919 miles

EN56MRU FAQs

This Bmw 525 with registration EN56MRU was manufactured on Saturday 13th January 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 178,550 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 9,919 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Bmw 525 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means EN56MRU has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 525 has had 31 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 9 Major, 3 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 525 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does EN56MRU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 EN56MRU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is EN56MRU Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 EN56MRU does have Tax. Read more

When does EN56MRU Tax expire?

The current Tax for EN56MRU will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does EN56MRU MOT expire?

The current MOT for EN56MRU will expire in 8 months on Monday 21st December 2026. Read more

When did EN56MRU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for EN56MRU was on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at 09:25. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has EN56MRU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for EN56MRU we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has EN56MRU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for EN56MRU we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is EN56MRU?

EN56MRU is registered as a 2007 Bmw 525. Read more

How many miles has EN56MRU done?

The odometer reading for EN56MRU at the last MOT in December 2025 was 178,550 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,919 miles per year. Read more

How old is EN56MRU?

The vehicle EN56MRU was manufactured in 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 13th January 2007. Read more

What colour is EN56MRU?

The official colour of EN56MRU is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does EN56MRU have?

EN56MRU has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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