BMW 525D N18JNR has 25 MOTs

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This 2004 BMW 525D has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 163,345 miles 4 months ago on Saturday 13th December 2025 at 12:48.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Saturday 12th December 2026.

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

N18JNR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 2026163,345 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Arm Front Mounting Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 2025161,326 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Steering Linkage Insecure To The Extent There Is Excessive Movement At The Mountings Track Rod End (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Steering Linkage Insecure To The Extent There Is Excessive Movement At The Mountings Track Rod End (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Insecurely Attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Lower Arm Front Mounting Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 202410TH DECEMBER 2025156,971 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 202316TH OCTOBER 2024152,761 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 202216TH OCTOBER 2023146,268 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 202112TH OCTOBER 2022140,255 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 202012TH OCTOBER 2021133,294 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH MAY 201917TH NOVEMBER 2020108,673 MI
PASSED18TH MAY 201817TH MAY 201991,509 MI
FAILED16TH MAY 201891,509 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Not Tested (1.8.a.1c)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
PASSED18TH JULY 201717TH JULY 201882,156 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Feathering On Inside Edge
FAILED17TH JULY 201782,153 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Feathering On Inside Edge
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Caliper Securing Device Missing (3.5.1j)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Caliper Securing Device Missing (3.5.1j)
PASSED9TH JULY 201615TH JULY 201773,305 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Undercovers Fitted & Engine Covers
PASSED15TH JULY 201515TH JULY 201662,367 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  6. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  7. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges.
FAILED10TH JULY 201562,223 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  6. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  7. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  8. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges.
PASSED30TH JUNE 201415TH JULY 201551,641 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED11TH JULY 201315TH JULY 201450,347 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED3RD JULY 201215TH JULY 201348,556 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Perishing And Cracking.
PASSED21ST JUNE 201115TH JULY 201245,759 MI
PASSED16TH JULY 201015TH JULY 201142,918 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Brake Discs Slightly Scored.
FAILED12TH JULY 201042,916 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Brake Discs Slightly Scored.
PASSED6TH JULY 200915TH JULY 201039,742 MI
FAILED6TH JULY 200939,741 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Brakes Release Unevenly (3.7.b.4)
PASSED10TH JULY 200815TH JULY 200935,409 MI
PASSED16TH JULY 200715TH JULY 200828,755 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

N18JNR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

N18JNR MOT Comments

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N18JNR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 163,345 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,778 miles

N18JNR FAQs

This Bmw 525d with registration N18JNR was manufactured on Wednesday 14th July 2004 so it is currently 22 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 163,345 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 7,778 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Bmw 525d beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means N18JNR has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 525d has had 28 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 2 Dangerous and 13 Fail comments in its MOT History.

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

Does N18JNR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 24th April 2026 N18JNR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is N18JNR Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 24th April 2026 N18JNR does have Tax. Read more

When does N18JNR Tax expire?

The current Tax for N18JNR 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 N18JNR MOT expire?

The current MOT for N18JNR will expire in 8 months on Saturday 12th December 2026. Read more

When did N18JNR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for N18JNR was on Saturday 13th December 2025 at 12:48. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has N18JNR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for N18JNR we can see 19 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 N18JNR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for N18JNR we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is N18JNR?

N18JNR is registered as a 2004 Bmw 525d. Read more

How many miles has N18JNR done?

The odometer reading for N18JNR at the last MOT in December 2025 was 163,345 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 7,778 miles per year. Read more

How old is N18JNR?

The vehicle N18JNR was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 14th July 2004. Read more

What colour is N18JNR?

The official colour of N18JNR is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does N18JNR have?

N18JNR has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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