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BMW 525

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 2,494 cc

L24 VNJMOT history

L24 VNJ is a red petrol BMW 525 first used on 27 May 1994. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 147,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2024
Mileage
147,706 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 VNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
27 May 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 VNJ was last recorded at 147,706 miles on 1 Jun 2023, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,691 miles · 10 May 2022
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
3,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 147,706 miles
  • 2022 – 147,691 miles
  • 2021 – 147,687 miles
  • 2020 – 147,685 miles
  • 2018 – 147,644 miles
  • 2017 – 147,628 miles
  • 2016 – 147,464 miles
  • 2015 – 141,482 miles
  • 2014 – 138,720 miles
  • 2013 – 133,229 miles
  • 2012 – 126,917 miles
  • 2011 – 119,692 miles
  • 2010 – 112,205 miles
  • 2009 – 108,017 miles
  • 2008 – 100,878 miles
  • 2007 – 92,152 miles
  • 2006 – 84,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,706 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,706 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    147,706 miles
    Test number
    127178838951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,691 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    147,691 miles
    Test number
    323682865276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass147,687 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    147,687 miles
    Test number
    458443712086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,685 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    147,685 miles
    Test number
    157487622552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,644 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    147,644 miles
    Test number
    277711640948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,628 miles (+164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    147,628 miles
    Test number
    221380862190
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass147,464 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    147,464 miles
    Test number
    265238396598
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail147,464 miles (+5,982)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,464 miles
    Test number
    779936938577
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass141,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    141,482 miles
    Test number
    537469955151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail141,476 miles (+2,756)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,476 miles
    Test number
    516529455109
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass138,720 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    138,720 miles
    Test number
    158302804223
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread wearing low on inner edge not considered full depth tread from new

  12. Fail138,720 miles (+5,491)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,720 miles
    Test number
    546712304206
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread wearing low on inner edge not considered full depth tread from new

  13. Pass133,229 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    133,229 miles
    Test number
    238889463410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail133,221 miles (+6,304)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,221 miles
    Test number
    369318163118
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass126,917 miles (+7,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    126,917 miles
    Test number
    208955342482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass119,692 miles (+7,487)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    119,692 miles
    Test number
    806745261108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,205 miles (+4,188)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    112,205 miles
    Test number
    684828360135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,017 miles (+7,139)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    108,017 miles
    Test number
    292545059193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,878 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    100,878 miles
    Test number
    653990678179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,871 miles (+8,719)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,871 miles
    Test number
    514305768168
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass92,152 miles (+7,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    92,152 miles
    Test number
    880405147106
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass84,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    84,699 miles
    Test number
    444745146115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L24 VNJ

Does L24 VNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L24 VNJ expired on 31 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L24 VNJ?
The MOT on L24 VNJ expired on 31 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L24 VNJ done?
L24 VNJ was recorded at 147,706 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2023, an average of 3,702 miles a year.
Has L24 VNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 VNJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on L24 VNJ 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 L24 VNJ find?
L24 VNJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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