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BMW 525

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

J4 ELPMOT history

J4 ELP is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 26 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
109,308 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J4 ELP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J4 ELP was last recorded at 109,308 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 4,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Apr 2017: 1,244 miles, lower than 67,043 miles on 14 Apr 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,689 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,619 miles
Average per year
4,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,308 miles
  • 2025 – 104,689 miles
  • 2023 – 101,242 miles
  • 2022 – 99,937 miles
  • 2021 – 93,327 miles
  • 2020 – 84,331 miles
  • 2019 – 76,675 miles
  • 2018 – 74,037 miles
  • 2017 – 1,244 miles
  • 2016 – 67,043 miles
  • 2015 – 62,989 miles
  • 2014 – 58,426 miles
  • 2013 – 55,451 miles
  • 2012 – 51,416 miles
  • 2011 – 47,513 miles
  • 2010 – 42,138 miles
  • 2009 – 39,332 miles
  • 2008 – 36,157 miles
  • 2007 – 33,226 miles
  • 2006 – 29,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,308 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,308 miles (+4,619)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    109,308 miles
    Test number
    547392273912
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,689 miles (+3,447)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    104,689 miles
    Test number
    834522269188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,242 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    101,242 miles
    Test number
    667015337815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,937 miles (+6,610)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,937 miles
    Test number
    200810478020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,327 miles (+8,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,327 miles
    Test number
    830339000723
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass84,331 miles (+7,656)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,331 miles
    Test number
    630068146491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,675 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,675 miles
    Test number
    832465675482
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail76,674 miles (+2,637)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,674 miles
    Test number
    660357068142
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,037 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,037 miles
    Test number
    574930561424
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak engin

  10. Fail74,037 miles (+72,793)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,037 miles
    Test number
    577808919530
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak engin

  11. Pass1,244 miles (-65,799)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    1,244 miles
    Test number
    695692925825
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryRear bumper is broken

  12. Pass67,043 miles (+4,054)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,043 miles
    Test number
    318558810618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,989 miles (+4,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,989 miles
    Test number
    845887405168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass58,426 miles (+2,975)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,426 miles
    Test number
    745689504110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,451 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,451 miles
    Test number
    316856303137
    • NoteRear discs starting to corrode

  16. Fail55,451 miles (+4,035)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,451 miles
    Test number
    609905803189
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFuel cap seal starting to split
    • NoteRear discs starting to corrode

  17. Pass51,416 miles (+3,903)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,416 miles
    Test number
    499918302124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,513 miles (+5,375)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,513 miles
    Test number
    545054001112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,138 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,138 miles
    Test number
    340482610141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail42,138 miles (+2,806)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,138 miles
    Test number
    353331010100
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass39,332 miles (+3,175)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,332 miles
    Test number
    314119319259
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished.
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outside edge.

  22. Pass36,157 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,157 miles
    Test number
    134511818200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,226 miles (+3,833)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,226 miles
    Test number
    802976027289
    • NoteFront tyres wearing slightly on outer edges
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to "glaze" and corrode
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish

  24. Pass29,393 miles (+3,872)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,393 miles
    Test number
    981066836252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,521 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,521 miles
    Test number
    121306776023
    • NoteADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON OUTER EDGES

Questions about J4 ELP

Does J4 ELP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J4 ELP is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J4 ELP?
The MOT on J4 ELP is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J4 ELP done?
J4 ELP was recorded at 109,308 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 4,217 miles a year.
Has J4 ELP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J4 ELP has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on J4 ELP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J4 ELP find?
J4 ELP passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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