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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L13 TGHMOT history

L13 TGH is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 23 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 102,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

L13 TGH grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
102,606 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 TGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 TGH was last recorded at 102,606 miles on 11 May 2026, 2,763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,843 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,763 miles
Average per year
5,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,606 miles
  • 2025 – 99,843 miles
  • 2024 – 97,321 miles
  • 2023 – 93,914 miles
  • 2022 – 88,222 miles
  • 2021 – 63,565 miles
  • 2020 – 63,369 miles
  • 2019 – 62,317 miles
  • 2018 – 59,620 miles
  • 2017 – 56,589 miles
  • 2016 – 50,578 miles
  • 2015 – 43,529 miles
  • 2014 – 36,566 miles
  • 2013 – 26,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,606 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,606 miles (+2,763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    102,606 miles
    Test number
    629118900633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass99,843 miles (+2,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    99,843 miles
    Test number
    904728453945
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass97,321 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,321 miles
    Test number
    648360443435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail97,305 miles (+3,391)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,305 miles
    Test number
    458326640662
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,914 miles (+5,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,914 miles
    Test number
    943448873615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass88,222 miles (+24,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,222 miles
    Test number
    598026393489
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc lipped

  7. Pass63,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    63,565 miles
    Test number
    991438737351
    • AdvisoryFront Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S lower ball joint (rear) slight lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S front tyres slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail63,565 miles (+196)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,565 miles
    Test number
    556203809222
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S lower ball joint (rear) slight lift (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S front tyres slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass63,369 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,369 miles
    Test number
    211325190008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail63,369 miles (+1,052)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,369 miles
    Test number
    393187594533
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass62,317 miles (+2,697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,317 miles
    Test number
    696629302892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass59,620 miles (+3,031)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,620 miles
    Test number
    953205764814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,589 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,589 miles
    Test number
    100593804297
    • 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)

  14. Fail56,588 miles (+6,010)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,588 miles
    Test number
    441688160541
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.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)

  15. Pass50,578 miles (+7,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,578 miles
    Test number
    970782499094
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass43,529 miles (+6,963)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,529 miles
    Test number
    152588155086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,566 miles (+9,567)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,566 miles
    Test number
    139573804334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear on inner edge

  18. Fail26,999 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,999 miles
    Test number
    569143463278
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass26,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,999 miles
    Test number
    627693863211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 TGH

Does L13 TGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 TGH is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 TGH?
The MOT on L13 TGH is valid until 10 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 TGH done?
L13 TGH was recorded at 102,606 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 5,983 miles a year.
Has L13 TGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 TGH has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L13 TGH 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 TGH find?
L13 TGH passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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