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BMW 525

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 2,494 cc

L101 GBLMOT history

L101 GBL is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 25 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 182,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2022
Mileage
182,020 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L101 GBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
25 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L101 GBL was last recorded at 182,020 miles on 15 Nov 2021, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,015 miles · 11 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 182,020 miles
  • 2020 – 179,598 miles
  • 2019 – 177,200 miles
  • 2018 – 175,968 miles
  • 2017 – 172,353 miles
  • 2016 – 170,594 miles
  • 2015 – 168,891 miles
  • 2014 – 163,780 miles
  • 2013 – 159,281 miles
  • 2012 – 156,114 miles
  • 2011 – 151,259 miles
  • 2010 – 145,781 miles
  • 2009 – 140,761 miles
  • 2008 – 131,555 miles
  • 2007 – 122,930 miles
  • 2006 – 115,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,020 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel pipes corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust system not adequately supported

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,020 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    182,020 miles
    Test number
    885255483558
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  2. Fail182,015 miles (+2,417)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,015 miles
    Test number
    482247968110
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  3. Pass179,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    179,598 miles
    Test number
    176939919596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail179,598 miles (+2,398)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,598 miles
    Test number
    106067033813
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryMiddle box rough

  5. Pass177,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    177,200 miles
    Test number
    460172214056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail177,200 miles (+1,232)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,200 miles
    Test number
    704404422034
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass175,968 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    175,968 miles
    Test number
    961459298832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail175,953 miles (+3,600)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,953 miles
    Test number
    825777476883
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass172,353 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    172,353 miles
    Test number
    842437783855
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail172,335 miles (+1,741)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,335 miles
    Test number
    485983686508
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass170,594 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    170,594 miles
    Test number
    161579986613
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  12. Fail170,594 miles (+1,703)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,594 miles
    Test number
    716129939746
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  13. Pass168,891 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    168,891 miles
    Test number
    818489095068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail168,891 miles (+5,111)4 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,891 miles
    Test number
    559513185019
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/r outer driveshaft boot split
    • NoteO/s/r outer driveshaft boot split

  15. Pass163,780 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    163,780 miles
    Test number
    216823684008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r outer driveshaft gaiter split

  16. Fail163,780 miles (+4,499)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,780 miles
    Test number
    177011184499
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r outer driveshaft gaiter split

  17. Pass159,281 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    159,281 miles
    Test number
    626265783094
    • NoteExhaust back box corroding

  18. Fail159,277 miles (+3,163)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,277 miles
    Test number
    857664783095
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust back box corroding

  19. Pass156,114 miles (+4,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    156,114 miles
    Test number
    865666482054
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass151,259 miles (+5,478)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    151,259 miles
    Test number
    419275771069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass145,781 miles (+5,020)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    145,781 miles
    Test number
    753110070037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass140,761 miles (+9,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    140,761 miles
    Test number
    344538159068
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  23. Pass131,555 miles (+8,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    131,555 miles
    Test number
    391158678000
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass122,930 miles (+7,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    122,930 miles
    Test number
    113675577062
    • 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)

  25. Pass115,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    115,259 miles
    Test number
    194568156065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail115,259 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,259 miles
    Test number
    322718656057
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Questions about L101 GBL

Does L101 GBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L101 GBL expired on 14 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L101 GBL?
The MOT on L101 GBL expired on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L101 GBL done?
L101 GBL was recorded at 182,020 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2021, an average of 4,248 miles a year.
Has L101 GBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L101 GBL has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L101 GBL 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 L101 GBL find?
L101 GBL passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2021 with 1 advisory: fuel pipes corroded.

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