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BMW 525

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

L20 CLKMOT history

L20 CLK is a black petrol BMW 525 first used on 13 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 161,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2026
Mileage
161,442 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 CLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 CLK was last recorded at 161,442 miles on 4 Feb 2025, 5,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,206 miles · 14 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5,236 miles
Average per year
7,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,442 miles
  • 2023 – 156,206 miles
  • 2022 – 151,852 miles
  • 2021 – 146,120 miles
  • 2020 – 142,611 miles
  • 2019 – 138,027 miles
  • 2018 – 130,233 miles
  • 2017 – 122,246 miles
  • 2016 – 96,136 miles
  • 2015 – 93,479 miles
  • 2014 – 88,323 miles
  • 2013 – 80,491 miles
  • 2012 – 77,074 miles
  • 2011 – 73,391 miles
  • 2009 – 62,549 miles
  • 2008 – 42,605 miles
  • 2007 – 31,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,442 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,442 miles (+5,236)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    161,442 miles
    Test number
    285064057276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,206 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    156,206 miles
    Test number
    730027793402
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
  3. Fail156,206 miles (+4,354)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,206 miles
    Test number
    564048922484
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
  4. Pass151,852 miles (+5,732)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    151,852 miles
    Test number
    726433702831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass146,120 miles (+3,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    146,120 miles
    Test number
    481325946589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass142,611 miles (+4,584)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    142,611 miles
    Test number
    396891289009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,027 miles (+7,794)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    138,027 miles
    Test number
    376340379718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,233 miles (+7,987)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    130,233 miles
    Test number
    422787603416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,246 miles (+13,891)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    122,246 miles
    Test number
    881829640372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,355 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,355 miles
    Test number
    588950417667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,308 miles (+12,172)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,308 miles
    Test number
    674178577372
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass96,136 miles (+2,657)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,136 miles
    Test number
    860646756752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    93,479 miles
    Test number
    717784915159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,478 miles (+5,155)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,478 miles
    Test number
    336964515127
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass88,323 miles (+7,832)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,323 miles
    Test number
    469469214140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,491 miles (+3,417)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    80,491 miles
    Test number
    175300173429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,074 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    77,074 miles
    Test number
    129990812003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,391 miles (+10,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    73,391 miles
    Test number
    296891311022
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass62,549 miles (+10,615)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,549 miles
    Test number
    994829949300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,934 miles (+9,329)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,934 miles
    Test number
    700058009030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,605 miles (+10,671)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,605 miles
    Test number
    172761418049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,934 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,934 miles
    Test number
    571802917079
    • NoteFront screen is chipped

Questions about L20 CLK

Does L20 CLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 CLK expired on 3 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 CLK?
The MOT on L20 CLK expired on 3 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 CLK done?
L20 CLK was recorded at 161,442 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2025, an average of 7,169 miles a year.
Has L20 CLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 CLK has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L20 CLK 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 CLK find?
L20 CLK passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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