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BMW 525

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

L2 RDDMOT history

L2 RDD is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 23 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

L2 RDD blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
121,526 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 RDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 RDD was last recorded at 121,526 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,511 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
4,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,526 miles
  • 2025 – 121,401 miles
  • 2022 – 121,246 miles
  • 2021 – 121,178 miles
  • 2019 – 119,916 miles
  • 2018 – 114,913 miles
  • 2017 – 105,021 miles
  • 2016 – 98,881 miles
  • 2015 – 94,331 miles
  • 2014 – 89,636 miles
  • 2013 – 82,670 miles
  • 2012 – 77,048 miles
  • 2011 – 70,295 miles
  • 2010 – 66,560 miles
  • 2009 – 60,822 miles
  • 2008 – 52,347 miles
  • 2007 – 41,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,526 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Parking brake has reduced efficiency

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,526 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    121,526 miles
    Test number
    794693852261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail121,511 miles (+110)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,511 miles
    Test number
    495346411005
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass121,401 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    121,401 miles
    Test number
    671837300535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail121,398 miles (+152)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,398 miles
    Test number
    669412579580
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass121,246 miles (+68)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,246 miles
    Test number
    488475363026
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass121,178 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    121,178 miles
    Test number
    821244502570
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake has reduced efficiency
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail121,176 miles (+1,260)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,176 miles
    Test number
    203746738428
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake has reduced efficiency
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass119,916 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,916 miles
    Test number
    878806346372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail119,916 miles (+5,003)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,916 miles
    Test number
    522976865116
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass114,913 miles (+9,892)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    114,913 miles
    Test number
    183377103447
    • AdvisoryE M L Light is on.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass105,021 miles (+6,140)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,021 miles
    Test number
    416729642616
    • AdvisoryEML warning lamp indicates a fault
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre splitting on outer edge.245/40r18
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass98,881 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    98,881 miles
    Test number
    696487695691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,862 miles (+4,531)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,862 miles
    Test number
    559449588261
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass94,331 miles (+4,695)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,331 miles
    Test number
    506891985133
    • NoteAdvise o/s rear tyre

  15. Pass89,636 miles (+6,966)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,636 miles
    Test number
    418541884108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,670 miles (+5,622)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,670 miles
    Test number
    547662473163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,048 miles (+34)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,048 miles
    Test number
    758069772179
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Fail77,014 miles (+6,719)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,014 miles
    Test number
    369867372155
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteO/S/R Outer side light not working.

  19. Pass70,295 miles (+3,735)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    70,295 miles
    Test number
    799480121027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,560 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,560 miles
    Test number
    184486620409
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteSlight handbrake inbalance.

  21. Pass66,560 miles (+5,738)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    66,560 miles
    Test number
    590486220068
    • NoteSlight handbrake inbalance.

  22. Pass60,822 miles (+8,475)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    60,822 miles
    Test number
    602515039092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,347 miles (+10,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    52,347 miles
    Test number
    424389308027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass41,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    41,836 miles
    Test number
    870887037071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 RDD

Does L2 RDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 RDD is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 RDD?
The MOT on L2 RDD is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 RDD done?
L2 RDD was recorded at 121,526 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 4,048 miles a year.
Has L2 RDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 RDD has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L2 RDD 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 L2 RDD find?
L2 RDD passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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