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BMW 525

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

L3 PGAMOT history

L3 PGA is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 15 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 118,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,372 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 PGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 PGA was last recorded at 118,372 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,369 miles · 11 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,372 miles
  • 2025 – 109,358 miles
  • 2024 – 99,000 miles
  • 2023 – 90,008 miles
  • 2022 – 83,782 miles
  • 2021 – 76,254 miles
  • 2020 – 74,385 miles
  • 2019 – 68,820 miles
  • 2017 – 60,826 miles
  • 2016 – 57,415 miles
  • 2015 – 55,730 miles
  • 2014 – 47,052 miles
  • 2013 – 45,485 miles
  • 2012 – 44,156 miles
  • 2011 – 42,768 miles
  • 2010 – 41,297 miles
  • 2009 – 38,808 miles
  • 2008 – 36,623 miles
  • 2007 – 34,642 miles
  • 2006 – 33,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,372 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both NS and OS coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both NS and OS arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both NS and OS pipes (1.1.11 (c))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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,372 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,372 miles
    Test number
    995984107237
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both NS and OS coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both NS and OS arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both NS and OS pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail118,369 miles (+9,011)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,369 miles
    Test number
    986832865414
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both NS and OS coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both NS and OS arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both NS and OS pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass109,358 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    109,358 miles
    Test number
    306916313424
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail109,358 miles (+10,358)2 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,358 miles
    Test number
    690640730940
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,000 miles (+39)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,000 miles
    Test number
    377245750396
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  6. Fail98,961 miles (+8,953)1 dangerous11 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,961 miles
    Test number
    543802063197
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass90,008 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,008 miles
    Test number
    267495791055
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail90,008 miles (+6,226)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,008 miles
    Test number
    493618496695
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,782 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,782 miles
    Test number
    382829698698
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail83,782 miles (+7,528)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,782 miles
    Test number
    808577070578
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass76,254 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,254 miles
    Test number
    592597523373
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail76,254 miles (+1,869)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,254 miles
    Test number
    799106601157
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass74,385 miles (+5,565)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,385 miles
    Test number
    752527034001
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass68,820 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,820 miles
    Test number
    183189957443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Fail68,820 miles (+7,994)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,820 miles
    Test number
    628361527419
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass60,826 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,826 miles
    Test number
    410316542020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,825 miles (+354)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,825 miles
    Test number
    206171077250
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass60,471 miles (+3,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    60,471 miles
    Test number
    554547106733
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass57,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,415 miles
    Test number
    246224875581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,415 miles (+1,685)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,415 miles
    Test number
    897177228353
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Fail55,730 miles (+8,678)1 dangerous2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,730 miles
    Test number
    768242525274
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding at joints to flexible hoses.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished/spliting.

  22. Pass47,052 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    47,052 miles
    Test number
    866643924262
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail47,052 miles (+67)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,052 miles
    Test number
    505600424204
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail46,985 miles (+1,500)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,985 miles
    Test number
    935925804263
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • NoteFront tyres splitting

  25. Pass45,485 miles (+1,329)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,485 miles
    Test number
    536620513232
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer starting to deteriorate

  26. Pass44,156 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,156 miles
    Test number
    649186502269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,768 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,768 miles
    Test number
    888386301250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,297 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,297 miles
    Test number
    801834600257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,808 miles (+2,185)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,808 miles
    Test number
    364954509245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  30. Pass36,623 miles (+1,981)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,623 miles
    Test number
    180526808293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass34,642 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,642 miles
    Test number
    323056307261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail33,456 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,456 miles
    Test number
    452415776214
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about L3 PGA

Does L3 PGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 PGA is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 PGA?
The MOT on L3 PGA is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 PGA done?
L3 PGA was recorded at 118,372 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 4,273 miles a year.
Has L3 PGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 PGA has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 PGA 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 L3 PGA find?
L3 PGA passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both ns and os coils; rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os arms, and 1 more.

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