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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

L20 CBKMOT history

L20 CBK is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 22 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 191,846 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
191,846 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 CBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 CBK was last recorded at 191,846 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,806 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
7,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,846 miles
  • 2025 – 183,338 miles
  • 2023 – 172,105 miles
  • 2022 – 162,893 miles
  • 2021 – 154,983 miles
  • 2020 – 150,543 miles
  • 2019 – 141,013 miles
  • 2018 – 135,111 miles
  • 2017 – 131,236 miles
  • 2016 – 121,351 miles
  • 2015 – 109,876 miles
  • 2014 – 97,247 miles
  • 2013 – 92,268 miles
  • 2012 – 86,706 miles
  • 2011 – 80,322 miles
  • 2010 – 72,925 miles
  • 2009 – 66,207 miles
  • 2008 – 65,176 miles
  • 2007 – 53,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,846 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,846 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    191,846 miles
    Test number
    757544295099
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail191,806 miles3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,806 miles
    Test number
    486617611974
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail191,806 miles (+8,468)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,806 miles
    Test number
    692040424788
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass183,338 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    183,338 miles
    Test number
    589952584746
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail183,333 miles (+11,228)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,333 miles
    Test number
    216195236092
    • 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))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass172,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    172,105 miles
    Test number
    349163471541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail172,105 miles (+9,212)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,105 miles
    Test number
    148472465236
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass162,893 miles (+7,910)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    162,893 miles
    Test number
    945171030251
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning wear light on
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little or no reserve travel

  9. Pass154,983 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    154,983 miles
    Test number
    538574160988
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rears (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail154,983 miles (+4,440)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,983 miles
    Test number
    582480956331
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated rears (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass150,543 miles (+9,530)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,543 miles
    Test number
    882137011634
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass141,013 miles (+5,902)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,013 miles
    Test number
    408049752379
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass135,111 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,111 miles
    Test number
    280415115197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail135,087 miles (+3,851)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,087 miles
    Test number
    954543940098
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass131,236 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,236 miles
    Test number
    776125809993
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail131,236 miles (+9,885)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,236 miles
    Test number
    440479554093
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass121,351 miles (+193)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    121,351 miles
    Test number
    134955634507
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has slight sidewall damage

  18. Fail121,158 miles (+11,282)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,158 miles
    Test number
    455265284603
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has slight sidewall damage

  19. Pass109,876 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    109,876 miles
    Test number
    840090486010
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail109,876 miles (+12,629)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,876 miles
    Test number
    202041765432
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHand brake warning light on

  21. Pass97,247 miles (+4,979)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    97,247 miles
    Test number
    767715064265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,268 miles (+5,562)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    92,268 miles
    Test number
    987628993210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,706 miles (+6,384)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    86,706 miles
    Test number
    147084892216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,322 miles (+7,397)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    80,322 miles
    Test number
    156705291279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass72,925 miles (+6,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,925 miles
    Test number
    370732780296
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass66,207 miles (+1,031)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,207 miles
    Test number
    554519869295
    • NoteUnderneath vehicle covered,hence assessment limited

  27. Pass65,176 miles (+11,639)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    65,176 miles
    Test number
    410577728324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass53,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    53,537 miles
    Test number
    330248417374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail53,537 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,537 miles
    Test number
    511847617394
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Questions about L20 CBK

Does L20 CBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 CBK is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 CBK?
The MOT on L20 CBK is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 CBK done?
L20 CBK was recorded at 191,846 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 7,587 miles a year.
Has L20 CBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 CBK has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 CBK 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 L20 CBK find?
L20 CBK passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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