BMW 525
Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 2,494 cc
L31 LCSMOT history
L31 LCS is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 6 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,067 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 143,067 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,693 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 LCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 6 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 LCS was last recorded at 143,067 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 143,064 miles · 3 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 8,693 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,067 miles
- 2025 – 139,922 miles
- 2024 – 137,380 miles
- 2023 – 133,627 miles
- 2022 – 130,499 miles
- 2021 – 129,516 miles
- 2019 – 126,081 miles
- 2018 – 111,294 miles
- 2017 – 97,244 miles
- 2016 – 88,659 miles
- 2015 – 76,062 miles
- 2014 – 66,113 miles
- 2013 – 52,072 miles
- 2012 – 36,620 miles
- 2011 – 19,474 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,067 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner & outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 hose slightly deteriorated Both
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
A few led's not working on high level brake light but not over 50%
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both hoses slightly perished
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Slight seepage from n/s/r outer cv boot metal cage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 25 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,067 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 143,067 miles
- Test number
- 438926689452
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner & outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail143,064 miles (+3,142)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,064 miles
- Test number
- 549415581093
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner & outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass139,922 miles (+2,542)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 139,922 miles
- Test number
- 832718608412
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake has slight bind
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass137,380 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 137,380 miles
- Test number
- 130672995990
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail137,377 miles (+3,750)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,377 miles
- Test number
- 506441473613
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass133,627 miles (+3,128)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 133,627 miles
- Test number
- 756712824279
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension height slightly low
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitor light on
Pass130,499 miles (+983)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 130,499 miles
- Test number
- 656029393964
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass129,516 miles (+3,435)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 129,516 miles
- Test number
- 430370271740
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components
Pass126,081 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 126,081 miles
- Test number
- 854932277102
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail126,081 miles (+14,787)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,081 miles
- Test number
- 874614992116
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass111,294 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 111,294 miles
- Test number
- 466635419471
- MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged both hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryA few led's not working on high level brake light but not over 50%
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySlight seepage from n/s/r outer cv boot metal cage
Fail111,294 miles (+14,050)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,294 miles
- Test number
- 218525780228
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play dangerous (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged both hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryA few led's not working on high level brake light but not over 50%
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySlight seepage from n/s/r outer cv boot metal cage
Pass97,244 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 97,244 miles
- Test number
- 773872978354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,244 miles (+8,585)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,244 miles
- Test number
- 192448923534
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass88,659 miles (+12,597)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 88,659 miles
- Test number
- 843760112499
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass76,062 miles (+9,949)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 76,062 miles
- Test number
- 640448886044
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,113 miles (+14,041)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 66,113 miles
- Test number
- 206918114338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,072 miles (+15,452)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 52,072 miles
- Test number
- 676711703347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,620 miles (+17,146)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 36,620 miles
- Test number
- 425131422374
- 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)
Pass19,474 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 19,474 miles
- Test number
- 886189221353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L31 LCS
- Does L31 LCS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 LCS is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L31 LCS?
- The MOT on L31 LCS is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 LCS done?
- L31 LCS was recorded at 143,067 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 8,693 miles a year.
- Has L31 LCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 LCS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on L31 LCS 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 L31 LCS find?
- L31 LCS passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner & outer edges of tread; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush, and 2 more.
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