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BMW 525

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

K31 LATMOT history

K31 LAT is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 9 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 122,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.

K31 LAT grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2026
Mileage
122,183 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 LAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 LAT was last recorded at 122,183 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 2,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,385 miles · 28 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,798 miles
Average per year
5,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,183 miles
  • 2024 – 119,385 miles
  • 2023 – 116,979 miles
  • 2021 – 110,367 miles
  • 2020 – 106,643 miles
  • 2019 – 100,467 miles
  • 2018 – 100,425 miles
  • 2017 – 90,806 miles
  • 2016 – 81,608 miles
  • 2015 – 78,021 miles
  • 2014 – 74,535 miles
  • 2013 – 68,838 miles
  • 2011 – 61,279 miles
  • 2010 – 55,003 miles
  • 2009 – 47,567 miles
  • 2008 – 38,351 miles
  • 2007 – 31,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,183 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,183 miles (+2,798)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,183 miles
    Test number
    215180966211
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass119,385 miles (+2,406)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    119,385 miles
    Test number
    550991314566
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,979 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    116,979 miles
    Test number
    247409991445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,977 miles (+6,610)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,977 miles
    Test number
    496249517652
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,367 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,367 miles
    Test number
    311589439045
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail110,347 miles (+3,704)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,347 miles
    Test number
    801879580873
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,643 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,643 miles
    Test number
    180061334228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,640 miles (+6,173)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,640 miles
    Test number
    168525811919
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,467 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,467 miles
    Test number
    362899548206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTop covers under trays sill covers fitted

  10. Pass100,425 miles (+9,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,425 miles
    Test number
    493247533374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTop covers under trays fitted

  11. Pass90,806 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    90,806 miles
    Test number
    463227207519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,799 miles (+4,402)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,799 miles
    Test number
    227932353813
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass86,397 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,397 miles
    Test number
    925178296878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,393 miles (+4,785)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,393 miles
    Test number
    164676770183
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass81,608 miles (+3,587)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    81,608 miles
    Test number
    824200696562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,021 miles (+3,486)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,021 miles
    Test number
    917507955008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass74,535 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,535 miles
    Test number
    327246754017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail74,535 miles (+5,697)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,535 miles
    Test number
    837275654003
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass68,838 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,838 miles
    Test number
    848649053078
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail68,838 miles (+7,559)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,838 miles
    Test number
    416339453099
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAir leak
    • NoteEngine light on

  21. Pass61,279 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,279 miles
    Test number
    288426631383
    • NoteBoth rear alloys have had cracks welded

  22. Fail61,277 miles (+6,274)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,277 miles
    Test number
    217472231397
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass55,003 miles (+7,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,003 miles
    Test number
    821428020344
    • 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)

  24. Pass47,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,567 miles
    Test number
    723233429382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,565 miles (+9,214)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,565 miles
    Test number
    564383229392
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass38,351 miles (+6,740)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    38,351 miles
    Test number
    494403428358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,611 miles
    Test number
    392623427332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 LAT

Does K31 LAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K31 LAT expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K31 LAT?
The MOT on K31 LAT expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K31 LAT done?
K31 LAT was recorded at 122,183 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 5,239 miles a year.
Has K31 LAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 LAT has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on K31 LAT 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 K31 LAT find?
K31 LAT passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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