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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

L36 SPWMOT history

L36 SPW is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 25 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 169,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

L36 SPW black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
169,525 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L36 SPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L36 SPW was last recorded at 169,525 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 6,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 May 2019: 115,223 miles, lower than 175,665 miles on 30 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
163,106 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,419 miles
Average per year
8,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,525 miles
  • 2025 – 163,106 miles
  • 2024 – 144,413 miles
  • 2023 – 133,009 miles
  • 2022 – 128,947 miles
  • 2021 – 125,316 miles
  • 2020 – 123,023 miles
  • 2019 – 115,223 miles
  • 2018 – 175,665 miles
  • 2017 – 100,271 miles
  • 2016 – 89,863 miles
  • 2015 – 79,602 miles
  • 2014 – 70,598 miles
  • 2013 – 61,865 miles
  • 2012 – 59,707 miles
  • 2011 – 42,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,525 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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.

  • Engine covers / Under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside rear tyre has a nail in shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,525 miles (+6,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    169,525 miles
    Test number
    991638862796
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Pass163,106 miles (+18,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    163,106 miles
    Test number
    366033284058
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass144,413 miles (+11,404)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    144,413 miles
    Test number
    777280904653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,009 miles (+4,062)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,009 miles
    Test number
    883499796854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,947 miles (+3,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    128,947 miles
    Test number
    111523943683
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,316 miles (+2,293)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,316 miles
    Test number
    725075709833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge and has cuts in tread but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front rubber couping (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Pass123,023 miles (+7,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,023 miles
    Test number
    912514515971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass115,223 miles (-60,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,223 miles
    Test number
    243535045326
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear non runflat tyre fitted

  9. Pass175,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    175,665 miles
    Test number
    723539816660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail175,665 miles (+75,394)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,665 miles
    Test number
    407096830418
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass100,271 miles (+10,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,271 miles
    Test number
    536514147468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge,245-40x18 (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass89,863 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,863 miles
    Test number
    298634666415
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / Under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has a nail in shoulder

  13. Fail89,849 miles (+10,247)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,849 miles
    Test number
    604464065184
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / Under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has a nail in shoulder

  14. Pass79,602 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,602 miles
    Test number
    549458045156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,512 miles (+8,914)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,512 miles
    Test number
    217297645425
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass70,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,598 miles
    Test number
    207640964194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,239 km (+20)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,239 km
    Test number
    129499974062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail112,219 km2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,219 km
    Test number
    708133474070
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass61,865 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,865 miles
    Test number
    296524673037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,707 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,707 miles
    Test number
    368539162285
    • 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)

  21. Fail59,706 miles (+16,760)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,706 miles
    Test number
    798149362278
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  22. Pass42,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,946 miles
    Test number
    798965861238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L36 SPW

Does L36 SPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L36 SPW is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L36 SPW?
The MOT on L36 SPW is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L36 SPW done?
L36 SPW was recorded at 169,525 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 8,578 miles a year.
Has L36 SPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L36 SPW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2018.
Has the mileage on L36 SPW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L36 SPW find?
L36 SPW passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front coupling.

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