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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

L13 EEUMOT history

L13 EEU is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 24 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 189,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
189,763 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 EEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 EEU was last recorded at 189,763 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 9,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,534 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,229 miles
Average per year
8,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,763 miles
  • 2025 – 180,534 miles
  • 2024 – 171,269 miles
  • 2023 – 163,289 miles
  • 2022 – 156,289 miles
  • 2021 – 149,301 miles
  • 2020 – 144,040 miles
  • 2019 – 138,026 miles
  • 2018 – 133,205 miles
  • 2017 – 128,990 miles
  • 2016 – 115,786 miles
  • 2015 – 111,923 miles
  • 2014 – 107,269 miles
  • 2013 – 94,624 miles
  • 2012 – 80,635 miles
  • 2011 – 63,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,763 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,763 miles (+9,229)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    189,763 miles
    Test number
    686922684751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,534 miles (+9,265)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    180,534 miles
    Test number
    677308747506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass171,269 miles (+7,980)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    171,269 miles
    Test number
    950946944109
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass163,289 miles (+7,000)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    163,289 miles
    Test number
    398437914619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass156,289 miles (+6,988)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    156,289 miles
    Test number
    435220520159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,301 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    149,301 miles
    Test number
    379031173695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass144,040 miles (+6,014)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    144,040 miles
    Test number
    160508924733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,026 miles (+4,821)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,026 miles
    Test number
    955098574044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,205 miles (+4,215)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    133,205 miles
    Test number
    437635415547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,990 miles (+13,204)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    128,990 miles
    Test number
    679950269416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,786 miles (+3,863)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,786 miles
    Test number
    277675743325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,923 miles (+4,654)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,923 miles
    Test number
    387589415116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,269 miles (+12,645)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    107,269 miles
    Test number
    999013324187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,624 miles (+13,989)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,624 miles
    Test number
    658583513176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,635 miles (+235)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    80,635 miles
    Test number
    755844012132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail80,400 miles (+17,052)1 dangerous3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,400 miles
    Test number
    958662012197
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass63,348 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,348 miles
    Test number
    915341201181
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L13 EEU

Does L13 EEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 EEU is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 EEU?
The MOT on L13 EEU is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 EEU done?
L13 EEU was recorded at 189,763 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 8,410 miles a year.
Has L13 EEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 EEU has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2012.
Has the mileage on L13 EEU 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 L13 EEU find?
L13 EEU passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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