BMW 525
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc
L25 SFFMOT history
L25 SFF is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 22 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 170,358 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 170,358 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,836 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L25 SFF
- 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
- 22 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L25 SFF was last recorded at 170,358 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 170,257 miles · 18 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 101 miles
- Average per year
- 7,836 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 170,358 miles
- 2025 – 170,257 miles
- 2024 – 163,391 miles
- 2023 – 152,120 miles
- 2022 – 139,905 miles
- 2021 – 123,244 miles
- 2020 – 113,715 miles
- 2019 – 97,764 miles
- 2018 – 93,492 miles
- 2017 – 87,436 miles
- 2016 – 82,072 miles
- 2015 – 77,157 miles
- 2014 – 71,881 miles
- 2013 – 68,581 miles
- 2012 – 62,079 miles
- 2011 – 53,350 miles
- 2010 – 47,328 miles
- 2009 – 41,785 miles
- 2008 – 32,960 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass170,358 miles
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower, front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 18 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,358 miles (+101)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 170,358 miles
- Test number
- 730357158034
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower, front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail170,257 miles (+6,866)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,257 miles
- Test number
- 715601468273
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Forward arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both rear upper, rear arms, outer ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower, front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass163,391 miles (+11,271)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 163,391 miles
- Test number
- 927206749437
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear upper sus arms, outer ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower sus arms, front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass152,120 miles (+12,215)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 152,120 miles
- Test number
- 760249039635
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms, front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass139,905 miles (+16,661)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 139,905 miles
- Test number
- 699237314835
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms, forward inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arms, rear outer rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass123,244 miles (+9,529)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 123,244 miles
- Test number
- 444432116346
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass113,715 miles (+15,951)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 113,715 miles
- Test number
- 401729378777
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass97,764 miles (+4,272)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 97,764 miles
- Test number
- 628616713048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,492 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 93,492 miles
- Test number
- 839699543365
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail93,492 miles (+6,056)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,492 miles
- Test number
- 605450593656
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,436 miles (+5,364)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 87,436 miles
- Test number
- 490449416474
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres at 3mm
Pass82,072 miles (+4,915)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 82,072 miles
- Test number
- 506946318561
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,157 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 77,157 miles
- Test number
- 564171845197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,157 miles (+5,276)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,157 miles
- Test number
- 785060163477
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass71,881 miles (+3,300)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 71,881 miles
- Test number
- 368069584227
- NoteO/S rear tyre on 3mm tread (legal limit 1.6mm)
Pass68,581 miles (+6,502)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 68,581 miles
- Test number
- 118377983230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,079 miles (+8,729)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 62,079 miles
- Test number
- 596619762276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,350 miles (+6,022)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 53,350 miles
- Test number
- 389720871256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,328 miles (+5,543)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 47,328 miles
- Test number
- 334467550476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,785 miles (+8,825)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 41,785 miles
- Test number
- 390294069204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,960 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 32,960 miles
- Test number
- 262712868217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L25 SFF
- Does L25 SFF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 SFF is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L25 SFF?
- The MOT on L25 SFF is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L25 SFF done?
- L25 SFF was recorded at 170,358 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 7,836 miles a year.
- Has L25 SFF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L25 SFF has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on L25 SFF 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 SFF find?
- L25 SFF passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; brake hose slightly deteriorated both front; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front, and 4 more.
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