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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

L19 THHMOT history

L19 THH is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 160,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

L19 THH blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
160,917 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 THH
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
24 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 THH was last recorded at 160,917 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 2,718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,199 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,718 miles
Average per year
5,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,917 miles
  • 2025 – 158,199 miles
  • 2024 – 155,342 miles
  • 2023 – 153,213 miles
  • 2022 – 150,772 miles
  • 2021 – 147,618 miles
  • 2019 – 144,194 miles
  • 2018 – 139,842 miles
  • 2017 – 136,317 miles
  • 2016 – 134,153 miles
  • 2015 – 130,969 miles
  • 2014 – 128,459 miles
  • 2013 – 126,668 miles
  • 2012 – 123,182 miles
  • 2011 – 118,747 miles
  • 2010 – 114,372 miles
  • 2009 – 106,173 miles
  • 2008 – 93,570 miles
  • 2007 – 77,550 miles
  • 2006 – 62,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,917 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,917 miles (+2,718)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    160,917 miles
    Test number
    328734944903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,199 miles (+2,857)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    158,199 miles
    Test number
    985411012935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass155,342 miles (+2,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    155,342 miles
    Test number
    712777760125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass153,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    153,213 miles
    Test number
    192528714209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail153,213 miles (+2,441)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,213 miles
    Test number
    997981365786
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass150,772 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    150,772 miles
    Test number
    225895056859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass147,618 miles (+3,424)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    147,618 miles
    Test number
    636289747815
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear diff has a slight leak
  8. Pass144,194 miles (+4,352)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,194 miles
    Test number
    181224784081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    139,842 miles
    Test number
    812337435826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail139,840 miles (+3,523)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,840 miles
    Test number
    998397292482
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass136,317 miles (+2,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    136,317 miles
    Test number
    980876888277
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass134,153 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    134,153 miles
    Test number
    434215736771
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Fail134,152 miles (+3,183)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,152 miles
    Test number
    638881476290
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass130,969 miles (+164)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    130,969 miles
    Test number
    168087095190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on
  15. Fail130,805 miles (+2,346)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,805 miles
    Test number
    386838685199
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine management light on
  16. Pass128,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    128,459 miles
    Test number
    959031384129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail128,457 miles (+1,789)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,457 miles
    Test number
    667061084114
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass126,668 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    126,668 miles
    Test number
    457244083133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Fail126,667 miles (+3,485)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,667 miles
    Test number
    107644883144
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass123,182 miles (+4,435)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    123,182 miles
    Test number
    578930702243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail118,747 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,747 miles
    Test number
    696256801214
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc corroded/scored
  22. Pass118,747 miles (+4,375)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    118,747 miles
    Test number
    817156201232
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear brake disc corroded/scored
  23. Pass114,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    114,372 miles
    Test number
    392077100283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail114,372 miles (+8,199)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,372 miles
    Test number
    650927100217
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  25. Pass106,173 miles (+12,603)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    106,173 miles
    Test number
    370379089284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass93,570 miles (+16,020)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    93,570 miles
    Test number
    591501898288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass77,550 miles (+15,084)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    77,550 miles
    Test number
    774265587214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass62,466 miles (+10,687)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    62,466 miles
    Test number
    474078196235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    51,779 miles
    Test number
    412823326056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L19 THH

Does L19 THH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 THH is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L19 THH?
The MOT on L19 THH is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 THH done?
L19 THH was recorded at 160,917 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 5,467 miles a year.
Has L19 THH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 THH has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L19 THH 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 L19 THH find?
L19 THH passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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