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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

L1 YECMOT history

L1 YEC is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 4 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 27,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
27,913 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 YEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 YEC was last recorded at 27,913 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 348 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
27,565 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
348 miles
Average per year
2,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,913 miles
  • 2025 – 27,565 miles
  • 2024 – 21,743 miles
  • 2023 – 15,222 miles
  • 2022 – 14,024 miles
  • 2021 – 13,688 miles
  • 2019 – 8,897 miles
  • 2018 – 6,829 miles
  • 2017 – 5,117 miles
  • 2016 – 4,487 miles
  • 2015 – 3,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,913 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 25 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,913 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    27,913 miles
    Test number
    608537124785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass27,565 miles (+5,822)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    27,565 miles
    Test number
    628971408438
    • MinorHorn control insecure Harsh (7.7 (b))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate SRS / Air Bag (7.1.6 (a))
  3. Pass21,743 miles (+6,521)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    21,743 miles
    Test number
    406102495395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass15,222 miles (+1,198)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    15,222 miles
    Test number
    272827449290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass14,024 miles (+336)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    14,024 miles
    Test number
    842865801301
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass13,688 miles (+4,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    13,688 miles
    Test number
    365552090052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass8,897 miles (+2,068)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    8,897 miles
    Test number
    512049484962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass6,829 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    6,829 miles
    Test number
    782330269819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass5,117 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    5,117 miles
    Test number
    240955488058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass4,487 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    4,487 miles
    Test number
    363255891512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass3,862 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    3,862 miles
    Test number
    829196055069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L1 YEC

Does L1 YEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 YEC is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 YEC?
The MOT on L1 YEC is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 YEC done?
L1 YEC was recorded at 27,913 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,087 miles a year.
Has L1 YEC ever failed its MOT?
No. L1 YEC has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L1 YEC 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 L1 YEC find?
L1 YEC passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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