BMW 525
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,497 cc
L25 BSGMOT history
L25 BSG is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 1 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 187,490 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 187,490 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,967 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L25 BSG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Feb 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L25 BSG was last recorded at 187,490 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 9,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 177,910 miles · 8 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,580 miles
- Average per year
- 8,967 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 187,490 miles
- 2025 – 177,910 miles
- 2024 – 168,570 miles
- 2023 – 156,256 miles
- 2022 – 139,590 miles
- 2021 – 126,773 miles
- 2020 – 115,607 miles
- 2019 – 107,259 miles
- 2018 – 98,740 miles
- 2017 – 92,969 miles
- 2016 – 91,870 miles
- 2015 – 87,667 miles
- 2014 – 80,749 miles
- 2013 – 71,772 miles
- 2012 – 65,965 miles
- 2011 – 56,431 miles
- 2010 – 47,789 miles
- 2009 – 36,849 miles
- 2008 – 26,653 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass187,490 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 25 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,490 miles (+9,580)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 187,490 miles
- Test number
- 235118850014
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass177,910 miles (+9,340)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 177,910 miles
- Test number
- 249546477781
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass168,570 miles (+3)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 168,570 miles
- Test number
- 460668502924
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail168,567 miles (+12,311)3 dangerous3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,567 miles
- Test number
- 644292489048
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass156,256 miles (+16,666)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 156,256 miles
- Test number
- 235576398893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,590 miles (+12,817)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 139,590 miles
- Test number
- 181711746572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,773 miles (+11,166)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 126,773 miles
- Test number
- 527828254571
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,607 miles (+8,348)3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 115,607 miles
- Test number
- 632145642476
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall cracked but no cords
- AdvisoryEngine and undertrays fitted
Pass107,259 miles (+8,519)4 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 107,259 miles
- Test number
- 318366856545
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Borderline pass (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass98,740 miles (+5,771)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 98,740 miles
- Test number
- 992333039337
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,969 miles (+1,099)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 92,969 miles
- Test number
- 681263458942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,870 miles (+4,203)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 91,870 miles
- Test number
- 952467595237
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass87,667 miles (+6,918)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 87,667 miles
- Test number
- 571067931151
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass80,749 miles (+8,977)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 80,749 miles
- Test number
- 487381134322
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass71,772 miles (+5,807)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 71,772 miles
- Test number
- 129259023342
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass65,965 miles (+1,582)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 65,965 miles
- Test number
- 429830742438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,383 miles (+7,952)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 64,383 miles
- Test number
- 526780702289
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass56,431 miles (+105)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 56,431 miles
- Test number
- 707026081168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,326 miles (+8,537)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,326 miles
- Test number
- 457149071136
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass47,789 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 47,789 miles
- Test number
- 462261300219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,739 miles (+10,890)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,739 miles
- Test number
- 661330200283
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Pass36,849 miles (+397)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 36,849 miles
- Test number
- 514653109260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,452 miles (+9,799)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,452 miles
- Test number
- 220075799438
- DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass26,653 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 26,653 miles
- Test number
- 593867208273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L25 BSG
- Does L25 BSG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 BSG is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L25 BSG?
- The MOT on L25 BSG is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L25 BSG done?
- L25 BSG was recorded at 187,490 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 8,967 miles a year.
- Has L25 BSG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L25 BSG has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on L25 BSG 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 L25 BSG find?
- L25 BSG passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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