BMW 525
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,497 cc
L27 DGBMOT history
L27 DGB is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 11 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 127,008 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 127,008 mi
- At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,543 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L27 DGB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 11 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L27 DGB was last recorded at 127,008 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 7,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 119,755 miles · 4 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,253 miles
- Average per year
- 6,543 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,008 miles
- 2025 – 119,755 miles
- 2024 – 111,088 miles
- 2023 – 103,363 miles
- 2022 – 97,574 miles
- 2021 – 90,887 miles
- 2020 – 89,544 miles
- 2019 – 86,806 miles
- 2018 – 83,023 miles
- 2017 – 79,632 miles
- 2016 – 75,736 miles
- 2015 – 66,608 miles
- 2014 – 57,426 miles
- 2013 – 50,665 miles
- 2012 – 42,262 miles
- 2011 – 33,346 miles
- 2010 – 24,996 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,008 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom outers both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body has general surface corrosion
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Zero emissions readings
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Heatshield loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 26 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,008 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 127,008 miles
- Test number
- 882740948657
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom outers both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body has general surface corrosion
Fail127,008 miles (+7,253)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,008 miles
- Test number
- 810179691673
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom outers both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body has general surface corrosion
Pass119,755 miles (+59)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 119,755 miles
- Test number
- 654149034624
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail119,696 miles (+8,608)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,696 miles
- Test number
- 202826400200
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,088 miles (+33)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 111,088 miles
- Test number
- 252729841192
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Heatshield loose
Fail111,055 miles (+7,692)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,055 miles
- Test number
- 449723829002
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Heatshield loose
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass103,363 miles (+5,789)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 103,363 miles
- Test number
- 791203358675
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass97,574 miles (+6,687)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 97,574 miles
- Test number
- 745397299005
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass90,887 miles (+1,343)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 90,887 miles
- Test number
- 246192323426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,544 miles (+2,738)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2021
- Odometer
- 89,544 miles
- Test number
- 276879508648
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
- AdvisoryZero emissions readings
Pass86,806 miles (+3,783)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 86,806 miles
- Test number
- 508743591596
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
- AdvisoryZero emissions readings
Pass83,023 miles (+3,391)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 83,023 miles
- Test number
- 454469234935
- AdvisoryZero emissions readings
Pass79,632 miles (+3,896)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 79,632 miles
- Test number
- 882102883257
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,736 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 75,736 miles
- Test number
- 660885053829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,736 miles (+9,128)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,736 miles
- Test number
- 914336597423
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass66,608 miles (+9,182)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 66,608 miles
- Test number
- 399976445471
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass57,426 miles (+6,761)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 57,426 miles
- Test number
- 345954634416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,665 miles (+8,403)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 50,665 miles
- Test number
- 107644953236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,262 miles (+8,916)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 42,262 miles
- Test number
- 127937652215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,346 miles (+8,350)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 33,346 miles
- Test number
- 369537251481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,996 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 24,996 miles
- Test number
- 221338630220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L27 DGB
- Does L27 DGB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 DGB is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L27 DGB?
- The MOT on L27 DGB is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L27 DGB done?
- L27 DGB was recorded at 127,008 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 6,543 miles a year.
- Has L27 DGB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L27 DGB has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L27 DGB 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 L27 DGB find?
- L27 DGB passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear; offside front outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on jacking point, and 5 more.
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