BMW 525
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
L22 KGSMOT history
L22 KGS is a silver petrol BMW 525 first used on 4 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 133,919 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 133,919 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,085 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L22 KGS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 4 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L22 KGS was last recorded at 133,919 miles on 4 Jul 2024, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 133,905 miles · 29 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 14 miles
- Average per year
- 6,085 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 133,919 miles
- 2023 – 129,187 miles
- 2022 – 128,109 miles
- 2021 – 123,854 miles
- 2020 – 113,506 miles
- 2019 – 105,679 miles
- 2018 – 95,536 miles
- 2017 – 84,958 miles
- 2016 – 77,661 miles
- 2015 – 70,798 miles
- 2014 – 63,825 miles
- 2013 – 57,359 miles
- 2012 – 51,710 miles
- 2011 – 45,485 miles
- 2010 – 38,032 miles
- 2009 – 33,890 miles
- 2008 – 30,389 miles
- 2007 – 26,351 miles
- 2006 – 22,146 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,919 miles
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryMil light on
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear on offside by fuel tank
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
High level brake light not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Play in both rear anti roll bar drop links close to excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear brake pads worn possibly worn low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,919 miles (+14)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 133,919 miles
- Test number
- 384912510106
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryMil light on
Fail133,905 miles (+4,718)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,905 miles
- Test number
- 329154188940
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass129,187 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2024
- Odometer
- 129,187 miles
- Test number
- 662910307259
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail129,179 miles (+1,070)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,179 miles
- Test number
- 892833854400
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm / inner brush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm / inner brush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back / by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass128,109 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 128,109 miles
- Test number
- 322076105853
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear on offside by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
- AdvisoryPlay in both rear anti roll bar drop links close to excessive
- AdvisoryRear brake pads worn possibly worn low
Fail128,107 miles (+4,253)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,107 miles
- Test number
- 911360080693
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm (rear most arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear on offside by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
- AdvisoryPlay in both rear anti roll bar drop links close to excessive
- AdvisoryRear brake pads worn possibly worn low
Pass123,854 miles (+10)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 123,854 miles
- Test number
- 838520755667
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail123,844 miles (+10,338)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,844 miles
- Test number
- 110752004033
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass113,506 miles (+7,827)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 113,506 miles
- Test number
- 449180448293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,679 miles (+10,143)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 105,679 miles
- Test number
- 473308043686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,536 miles (+10,578)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 95,536 miles
- Test number
- 174539968325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,958 miles (+7,297)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 84,958 miles
- Test number
- 927730022899
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,661 miles (+6,863)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 77,661 miles
- Test number
- 291377839520
- AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail70,798 miles3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,798 miles
- Test number
- 119457945025
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside front tyre perished between tread
Pass70,798 miles (+6,973)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 70,798 miles
- Test number
- 639327845052
- NoteOffside front tyre perished between tread
Pass63,825 miles (+6,466)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 63,825 miles
- Test number
- 429551344069
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass57,359 miles (+5,649)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 57,359 miles
- Test number
- 976052833021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,710 miles (+6,225)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 51,710 miles
- Test number
- 295444042033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,485 miles (+7,453)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 45,485 miles
- Test number
- 215688031035
- NoteBoth front tyres worn slightly on both edges
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
Pass38,032 miles (+4,142)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 38,032 miles
- Test number
- 262019340038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,890 miles (+3,501)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 33,890 miles
- Test number
- 300051949072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,389 miles (+4,038)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 30,389 miles
- Test number
- 524275338061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,351 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 26,351 miles
- Test number
- 154367737418
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail26,351 miles (+4,205)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,351 miles
- Test number
- 884357037061
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,146 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 22,146 miles
- Test number
- 150551356047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L22 KGS
- Does L22 KGS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L22 KGS expired on 3 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L22 KGS?
- The MOT on L22 KGS expired on 3 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L22 KGS done?
- L22 KGS was recorded at 133,919 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2024, an average of 6,085 miles a year.
- Has L22 KGS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L22 KGS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on L22 KGS 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 L22 KGS find?
- L22 KGS passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2024 with 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated; front exhaust mounting defective, and 9 more.
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