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BMW 635

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

L25 STOMOT history

L25 STO is a black diesel BMW 635 first used on 27 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 115,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

L25 STO black BMW 6 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 6 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,882 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 STO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
635
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 STO was last recorded at 115,882 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 4,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,229 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,653 miles
Average per year
7,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,882 miles
  • 2025 – 111,229 miles
  • 2024 – 102,487 miles
  • 2023 – 96,935 miles
  • 2022 – 88,245 miles
  • 2021 – 78,281 miles
  • 2020 – 65,093 miles
  • 2019 – 64,787 miles
  • 2018 – 57,437 miles
  • 2017 – 51,626 miles
  • 2016 – 44,075 miles
  • 2015 – 37,647 miles
  • 2014 – 28,453 miles
  • 2013 – 20,939 miles
  • 2012 – 15,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,882 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Underside of vehicle fitted with protective panels, not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Underside of vehicle has age-related corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,882 miles (+4,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,882 miles
    Test number
    238122008325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass111,229 miles (+120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    111,229 miles
    Test number
    145296055416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle fitted with protective panels, not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has age-related corrosion
  3. Fail111,109 miles (+8,622)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,109 miles
    Test number
    615614493535
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle fitted with protective panels, not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has age-related corrosion
  4. Pass102,487 miles (+5,552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    102,487 miles
    Test number
    314448267986
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted stopping full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc splash guard loose and rattling
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass96,935 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,935 miles
    Test number
    257474705926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc splash guard loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail96,935 miles (+8,690)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,935 miles
    Test number
    210557198903
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc splash guard loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass88,245 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,245 miles
    Test number
    801195378932
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/lipped and scored/corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre abnormally worn and bold on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake backing plate/dust shield loose on one fixing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre abnormally worn on inner edge
  8. Fail88,233 miles (+12)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,233 miles
    Test number
    995289933836
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% imbalance through out range (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/lipped and scored/corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre abnormally worn and bold on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake backing plate/dust shield loose on one fixing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre abnormally worn on inner edge
  9. Fail88,221 miles (+9,940)2 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,221 miles
    Test number
    630511973221
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to zero (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass78,281 miles (+13,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,281 miles
    Test number
    671289479359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass65,093 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,093 miles
    Test number
    329700036538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,787 miles
    Test number
    643619959918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,786 miles (+7,349)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,786 miles
    Test number
    137983386163
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass57,437 miles (+5,811)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,437 miles
    Test number
    827277437326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,626 miles (+7,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,626 miles
    Test number
    368877459104
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met requirements
  16. Pass44,075 miles (+6,428)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    44,075 miles
    Test number
    658895850024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,647 miles (+9,194)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    37,647 miles
    Test number
    789505015259
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass28,453 miles (+7,514)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,453 miles
    Test number
    646581514222
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass20,939 miles (+5,229)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    20,939 miles
    Test number
    616947003297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    15,710 miles
    Test number
    376220302221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 STO

Does L25 STO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 STO is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 STO?
The MOT on L25 STO is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 STO done?
L25 STO was recorded at 115,882 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 7,159 miles a year.
Has L25 STO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 STO has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L25 STO 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 STO find?
L25 STO passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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