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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc

L100 JCYMOT history

L100 JCY is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 28 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 119,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

L100 JCY black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
119,517 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 JCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 JCY was last recorded at 119,517 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,516 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,517 miles
  • 2024 – 112,613 miles
  • 2021 – 110,369 miles
  • 2020 – 107,959 miles
  • 2019 – 101,855 miles
  • 2018 – 94,272 miles
  • 2017 – 92,485 miles
  • 2016 – 82,139 miles
  • 2015 – 80,131 miles
  • 2014 – 73,084 miles
  • 2013 – 65,886 miles
  • 2012 – 61,045 miles
  • 2011 – 55,794 miles
  • 2010 – 50,849 miles
  • 2009 – 45,174 miles
  • 2008 – 39,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,517 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,517 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    119,517 miles
    Test number
    187365246066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail119,516 miles (+6,903)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,516 miles
    Test number
    657032053492
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass112,613 miles (+2,244)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    112,613 miles
    Test number
    714587371245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,369 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,369 miles
    Test number
    759025470094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail110,365 miles (+2,406)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,365 miles
    Test number
    668883743546
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass107,959 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,959 miles
    Test number
    101065908433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail107,954 miles (+6,099)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,954 miles
    Test number
    179738714427
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass101,855 miles (+7,583)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,855 miles
    Test number
    751070477572
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to n/s rear seat
    • AdvisoryFront flexi brake hoses are slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s front rigid brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOne rear reg plate bulb in op
  9. Pass94,272 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,272 miles
    Test number
    687316737824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,485 miles
    Test number
    122389781214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  11. Fail92,485 miles (+10,346)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,485 miles
    Test number
    311131504597
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  12. Pass82,139 miles (+2,008)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,139 miles
    Test number
    354616450736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass80,131 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    80,131 miles
    Test number
    138066795650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail80,131 miles (+7,047)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,131 miles
    Test number
    847098631226
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass73,084 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,084 miles
    Test number
    925987714321
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Fail73,084 miles (+7,198)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,084 miles
    Test number
    687117314325
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass65,886 miles (+4,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    65,886 miles
    Test number
    515698713348
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass61,045 miles (+5,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,045 miles
    Test number
    108241322331
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Pass55,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,794 miles
    Test number
    895118221324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Fail55,794 miles (+4,945)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,794 miles
    Test number
    827888421374
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass50,849 miles (+5,675)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    50,849 miles
    Test number
    814923020399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,174 miles (+5,272)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,174 miles
    Test number
    143536909389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,902 miles
    Test number
    672171218326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L100 JCY

Does L100 JCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L100 JCY is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L100 JCY?
The MOT on L100 JCY is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L100 JCY done?
L100 JCY was recorded at 119,517 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,679 miles a year.
Has L100 JCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 JCY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L100 JCY 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 L100 JCY find?
L100 JCY passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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