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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

L3 VMCMOT history

L3 VMC is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 8 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 130,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

L3 VMC silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,304 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 VMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 VMC was last recorded at 130,304 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 4,990 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,314 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,990 miles
Average per year
6,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,304 miles
  • 2025 – 125,314 miles
  • 2024 – 120,926 miles
  • 2023 – 116,127 miles
  • 2022 – 111,333 miles
  • 2021 – 104,794 miles
  • 2020 – 100,260 miles
  • 2018 – 97,428 miles
  • 2017 – 90,087 miles
  • 2016 – 80,969 miles
  • 2015 – 75,042 miles
  • 2014 – 66,844 miles
  • 2013 – 58,270 miles
  • 2012 – 49,296 miles
  • 2011 – 38,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,304 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,304 miles (+4,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,304 miles
    Test number
    265795012243
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,314 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,314 miles
    Test number
    133880013384
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail125,314 miles (+4,388)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,314 miles
    Test number
    681469693464
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,926 miles (+4,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,926 miles
    Test number
    603447666329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass116,127 miles (+4,794)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    116,127 miles
    Test number
    554342638552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,333 miles (+6,539)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,333 miles
    Test number
    262120500284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,794 miles (+4,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,794 miles
    Test number
    539529341302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft gaiter is starting to leak grease.

  8. Pass100,260 miles (+2,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,260 miles
    Test number
    496141876985
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower diesel staining on engine under tray

  9. Pass97,428 miles (+7,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    97,428 miles
    Test number
    478603144944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass90,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    90,087 miles
    Test number
    796671055178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,087 miles (+9,118)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,087 miles
    Test number
    833886214614
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  12. Pass80,969 miles (+5,927)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,969 miles
    Test number
    829547758331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,042 miles (+8,198)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,042 miles
    Test number
    523720224971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,844 miles (+8,574)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,844 miles
    Test number
    968234854360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,270 miles (+8,974)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    58,270 miles
    Test number
    137184943352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,296 miles (+10,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,296 miles
    Test number
    737483742333
    • 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)

  17. Pass38,708 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    38,708 miles
    Test number
    897664541361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L3 VMC

Does L3 VMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 VMC is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 VMC?
The MOT on L3 VMC is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 VMC done?
L3 VMC was recorded at 130,304 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 6,426 miles a year.
Has L3 VMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 VMC has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 VMC 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 VMC find?
L3 VMC passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive rear diff.

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