BMW 525
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,497 cc
L2 VKJMOT history
L2 VKJ is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 169,513 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 169,513 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,505 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L2 VKJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,497 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L2 VKJ was last recorded at 169,513 miles on 9 Jun 2025, 4,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 164,593 miles · 28 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,920 miles
- Average per year
- 8,505 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 169,513 miles
- 2024 – 164,593 miles
- 2023 – 152,655 miles
- 2021 – 139,489 miles
- 2020 – 132,131 miles
- 2019 – 127,335 miles
- 2018 – 124,058 miles
- 2017 – 120,466 miles
- 2016 – 116,979 miles
- 2015 – 113,942 miles
- 2014 – 110,445 miles
- 2013 – 105,745 miles
- 2012 – 99,181 miles
- 2010 – 58,646 miles
- 2009 – 41,663 miles
- 2008 – 25,873 miles
- 2007 – 16,388 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,513 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush front of vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 8 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,513 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 169,513 miles
- Test number
- 124754046450
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail169,513 miles (+4,920)3 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,513 miles
- Test number
- 437188205954
- Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass164,593 miles (+52)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 164,593 miles
- Test number
- 242135776216
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail164,541 miles (+11,886)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,541 miles
- Test number
- 638629426592
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch not working (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked / front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass152,655 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 152,655 miles
- Test number
- 851312585912
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail152,655 miles (+13,166)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,655 miles
- Test number
- 531349548970
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass139,489 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 139,489 miles
- Test number
- 455777639818
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,489 miles (+7,358)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,489 miles
- Test number
- 378656072631
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass132,131 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 132,131 miles
- Test number
- 823845060725
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail212,552 km4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,552 km
- Test number
- 944637263572
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator indicator being illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass127,335 miles (+13)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 127,335 miles
- Test number
- 945745214289
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail127,322 miles (+3,264)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,322 miles
- Test number
- 803823577195
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass124,058 miles (+3,592)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 124,058 miles
- Test number
- 358787452032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,466 miles (+3,487)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 120,466 miles
- Test number
- 161136679923
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass116,979 miles (+3,037)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 116,979 miles
- Test number
- 202411739148
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet near manifold (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass113,942 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 113,942 miles
- Test number
- 262859678737
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryPDC warning light on
- AdvisoryService due
Fail113,942 miles (+3,497)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,942 miles
- Test number
- 145351280003
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working blb501A bulb fitted (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryPDC warning light on
- AdvisoryService due
Pass110,445 miles (+4,700)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 110,445 miles
- Test number
- 167519834338
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteLow emittter
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass105,745 miles (+6,564)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 105,745 miles
- Test number
- 537172413319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,181 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 99,181 miles
- Test number
- 896591442376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,181 miles (+13,135)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,181 miles
- Test number
- 415900742497
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass86,046 miles (+27,400)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 86,046 miles
- Test number
- 435345042091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,646 miles (+16,983)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 58,646 miles
- Test number
- 472670800453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,663 miles (+7,796)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 41,663 miles
- Test number
- 624751839315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,867 miles (+7,994)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 33,867 miles
- Test number
- 844292949177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,873 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 25,873 miles
- Test number
- 204464048147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,873 miles (+9,485)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,873 miles
- Test number
- 412734248135
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass16,388 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 16,388 miles
- Test number
- 603809157122
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L2 VKJ
- Does L2 VKJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L2 VKJ expired on 8 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L2 VKJ?
- The MOT on L2 VKJ expired on 8 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L2 VKJ done?
- L2 VKJ was recorded at 169,513 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2025, an average of 8,505 miles a year.
- Has L2 VKJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L2 VKJ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on L2 VKJ 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 VKJ find?
- L2 VKJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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