BMW 525
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc
L20 SJOMOT history
L20 SJO is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 26 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 157,437 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 157,437 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 17 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 8,054 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L20 SJO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 26 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L20 SJO was last recorded at 157,437 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 5,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 151,945 miles · 27 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,492 miles
- Average per year
- 8,054 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 157,437 miles
- 2024 – 151,945 miles
- 2023 – 148,952 miles
- 2022 – 139,361 miles
- 2021 – 135,851 miles
- 2019 – 124,363 miles
- 2018 – 112,885 miles
- 2017 – 99,851 miles
- 2016 – 94,130 miles
- 2015 – 93,384 miles
- 2014 – 84,492 miles
- 2013 – 73,317 miles
- 2012 – 66,002 miles
- 2011 – 56,803 miles
- 2010 – 44,985 miles
- 2008 – 20,836 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,437 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust shield loose
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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Tyre pressure monitoring light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
31 tests since 18 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,437 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 157,437 miles
- Test number
- 795787917707
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust shield loose
Fail157,436 miles (+5,491)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,436 miles
- Test number
- 838827187224
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust shield loose
Pass151,945 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 151,945 miles
- Test number
- 861081373986
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail151,942 miles (+2,990)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,942 miles
- Test number
- 168225754958
- MajorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass148,952 miles (+3,800)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 148,952 miles
- Test number
- 713234143956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,152 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 145,152 miles
- Test number
- 481391122878
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,144 miles (+5,783)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,144 miles
- Test number
- 768934023240
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass139,361 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 139,361 miles
- Test number
- 826509348670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,361 miles (+3,510)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,361 miles
- Test number
- 219563378679
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass135,851 miles (+11,488)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 135,851 miles
- Test number
- 873210330302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,363 miles (+146)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 124,363 miles
- Test number
- 716871115238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,217 miles (+3,794)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,217 miles
- Test number
- 791025398215
- DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT INNERS APPEER WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake imbalanced across an axle FRONTS (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryTYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON
Fail120,423 miles (+7,538)1 major3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,423 miles
- Test number
- 299412658921
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower bush, hub to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass112,885 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 112,885 miles
- Test number
- 720225316431
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring light on
Fail112,885 miles (+13,034)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,885 miles
- Test number
- 402930978875
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring light on
Pass99,851 miles (+2,210)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 99,851 miles
- Test number
- 366990499883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,641 miles (+3,511)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,641 miles
- Test number
- 163417085957
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass94,130 miles (+746)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 94,130 miles
- Test number
- 386818715753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,384 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 93,384 miles
- Test number
- 852187255229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,321 miles (+8,829)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,321 miles
- Test number
- 808435030821
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear ,&to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to master clinder (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass84,492 miles7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 84,492 miles
- Test number
- 525442004374
- AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail84,492 miles (+11,175)2 dangerous3 failures8 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,492 miles
- Test number
- 967712704306
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass73,317 miles (+7,315)6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 73,317 miles
- Test number
- 597424303315
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass66,002 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 66,002 miles
- Test number
- 866934002325
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail66,002 miles (+9,199)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,002 miles
- Test number
- 606184202300
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass56,803 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 56,803 miles
- Test number
- 739624701355
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail56,803 miles (+11,818)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,803 miles
- Test number
- 258824301306
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass44,985 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 44,985 miles
- Test number
- 941284480233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,985 miles (+24,149)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,985 miles
- Test number
- 542881280286
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass20,836 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 20,836 miles
- Test number
- 920473528385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,836 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,836 miles
- Test number
- 932563028334
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
Questions about L20 SJO
- Does L20 SJO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 SJO is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L20 SJO?
- The MOT on L20 SJO is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L20 SJO done?
- L20 SJO was recorded at 157,437 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 8,054 miles a year.
- Has L20 SJO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L20 SJO has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L20 SJO 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 SJO find?
- L20 SJO passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; rear exhaust shield loose.
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