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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

L11 GKHMOT history

L11 GKH is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 28 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2022 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2022
Mileage
134,140 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 GKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2022
Latest MOT test
25 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L11 GKH was last recorded at 134,140 miles on 25 May 2022, 4,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,126 miles · 2 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
4,014 miles
Average per year
6,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,140 miles
  • 2021 – 130,126 miles
  • 2020 – 127,028 miles
  • 2019 – 119,960 miles
  • 2018 – 110,690 miles
  • 2017 – 101,913 miles
  • 2016 – 90,537 miles
  • 2015 – 87,077 miles
  • 2014 – 81,909 miles
  • 2013 – 76,490 miles
  • 2012 – 71,836 miles
  • 2011 – 66,835 miles
  • 2010 – 60,957 miles
  • 2009 – 54,542 miles
  • 2008 – 49,292 miles
  • 2006 – 36,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail134,140 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted concealing front to rear brake pipes

What MOT failures 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail134,140 miles (+4,014)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,140 miles
    Test number
    266355348680
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted concealing front to rear brake pipes
  2. Pass130,126 miles (+15)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    130,126 miles
    Test number
    207604256132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail130,111 miles (+3,083)3 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,111 miles
    Test number
    756831225283
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass127,028 miles (+7,068)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    127,028 miles
    Test number
    783784240663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass119,960 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,960 miles
    Test number
    846078583009
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted at time of test limiting visual inspection
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension arm front bushes deteriorated
  6. Fail119,960 miles (+9,270)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,960 miles
    Test number
    180824070248
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted at time of test limiting visual inspection
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension arm front bushes deteriorated
  7. Pass110,690 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    110,690 miles
    Test number
    449418078360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  8. Fail110,634 miles (+8,721)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,634 miles
    Test number
    441104276832
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass101,913 miles (+205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,913 miles
    Test number
    541167158143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  10. Fail101,708 miles (+11,171)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,708 miles
    Test number
    168678663247
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass90,537 miles (+3,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    90,537 miles
    Test number
    759333750622
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
  12. Pass87,077 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    87,077 miles
    Test number
    290742699035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,812 miles (+2,903)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,812 miles
    Test number
    956875725158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,909 miles (+5,419)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,909 miles
    Test number
    756199134100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,490 miles (+4,654)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,490 miles
    Test number
    436397023188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,836 miles (+5,001)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,836 miles
    Test number
    645861512185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,835 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,835 miles
    Test number
    688806421179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,828 miles (+5,871)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,828 miles
    Test number
    285524321158
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass60,957 miles (+6,415)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    60,957 miles
    Test number
    134190710103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,542 miles (+5,250)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    54,542 miles
    Test number
    871263019199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,292 miles
    Test number
    831254538108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,292 miles (+569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,292 miles
    Test number
    590084738145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  23. Pass48,723 miles (+12,424)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    48,723 miles
    Test number
    462300068021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,299 miles
    Test number
    562923706316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L11 GKH

Does L11 GKH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L11 GKH expired on 1 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L11 GKH?
The MOT on L11 GKH expired on 1 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L11 GKH done?
L11 GKH was recorded at 134,140 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2022, an average of 6,285 miles a year.
Has L11 GKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 GKH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L11 GKH 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 L11 GKH find?
L11 GKH failed its latest MOT on 25 May 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlights, and 5 more.

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