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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L29 JRRMOT history

L29 JRR is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 101,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

L29 JRR silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
101,507 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 JRR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 JRR was last recorded at 101,507 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 6,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,977 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,530 miles
Average per year
4,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,507 miles
  • 2025 – 94,977 miles
  • 2024 – 91,788 miles
  • 2023 – 86,724 miles
  • 2022 – 83,311 miles
  • 2021 – 77,808 miles
  • 2020 – 70,824 miles
  • 2019 – 64,468 miles
  • 2018 – 59,611 miles
  • 2017 – 53,313 miles
  • 2016 – 47,739 miles
  • 2015 – 47,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,507 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,507 miles (+6,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    101,507 miles
    Test number
    141417388487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass94,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,977 miles
    Test number
    444737592201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail94,977 miles (+3,189)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,977 miles
    Test number
    103036486188
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass91,788 miles (+5,064)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,788 miles
    Test number
    998184832910
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass86,724 miles (+3,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    86,724 miles
    Test number
    224963798996
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass83,311 miles (+5,503)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,311 miles
    Test number
    487093773556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,808 miles
    Test number
    875218313493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,808 miles (+6,984)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,808 miles
    Test number
    188444219100
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass70,824 miles (+6,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,824 miles
    Test number
    561676768329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass64,468 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,468 miles
    Test number
    334525026828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted obscuring some items

  11. Fail64,468 miles (+4,857)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,468 miles
    Test number
    709392257765
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted obscuring some items

  12. Pass59,611 miles (+6,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,611 miles
    Test number
    813801338182
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass53,313 miles (+5,574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,313 miles
    Test number
    782930941586
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass47,739 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    47,739 miles
    Test number
    850121406728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,237 miles
    Test number
    646252975068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,237 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,237 miles
    Test number
    178980575431
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass64,199 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,199 km
    Test number
    539809844013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 JRR

Does L29 JRR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 JRR is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 JRR?
The MOT on L29 JRR is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 JRR done?
L29 JRR was recorded at 101,507 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 4,883 miles a year.
Has L29 JRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 JRR has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L29 JRR 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 L29 JRR find?
L29 JRR passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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