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BMW 525

Red · Diesel · 1994 · 2,498 cc

L41 WLMMOT history

L41 WLM is a red diesel BMW 525 first used on 2 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 205,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
205,559 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L41 WLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
2 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L41 WLM was last recorded at 205,559 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 11,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,047 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,512 miles
Average per year
5,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,559 miles
  • 2025 – 194,047 miles
  • 2024 – 188,509 miles
  • 2023 – 183,056 miles
  • 2021 – 177,548 miles
  • 2020 – 169,931 miles
  • 2019 – 155,761 miles
  • 2018 – 141,279 miles
  • 2017 – 130,560 miles
  • 2016 – 111,533 miles
  • 2015 – 111,010 miles
  • 2014 – 109,064 miles
  • 2013 – 107,068 miles
  • 2012 – 106,372 miles
  • 2011 – 104,875 miles
  • 2010 – 103,456 miles
  • 2009 – 98,439 miles
  • 2008 – 96,450 miles
  • 2007 – 94,575 miles
  • 2006 – 93,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,559 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,559 miles (+11,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    205,559 miles
    Test number
    196145390695
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Pass194,047 miles (+5,538)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    194,047 miles
    Test number
    149863232156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security whole underside corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass188,509 miles (+5,453)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    188,509 miles
    Test number
    880902171053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre valves cracking

  4. Pass183,056 miles (+5,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    183,056 miles
    Test number
    991844136973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  5. Pass177,548 miles (+7,617)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    177,548 miles
    Test number
    636556087309
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass169,931 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    169,931 miles
    Test number
    618341061974
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded and coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail169,870 miles (+14,109)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,870 miles
    Test number
    958212018246
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded and coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass155,761 miles (+14,482)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    155,761 miles
    Test number
    668981750473
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass141,279 miles (+10)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    141,279 miles
    Test number
    558348194690
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail141,269 miles (+10,709)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,269 miles
    Test number
    228410913345
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass130,560 miles (+590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    130,560 miles
    Test number
    115173137029
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & covers obscuring some components

  12. Fail129,970 miles (+18,437)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,970 miles
    Test number
    782331189369
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear subframe (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength door sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear subframe (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/65/15 zr 99w (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays & covers obscuring some components

  13. Pass111,533 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    111,533 miles
    Test number
    692768745776
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail111,533 miles (+523)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,533 miles
    Test number
    975646199857
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass111,010 miles (+1,946)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    111,010 miles
    Test number
    785930035253
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  16. Pass109,064 miles (+1,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    109,064 miles
    Test number
    448625914140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass107,068 miles (+696)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    107,068 miles
    Test number
    699555903193
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass106,372 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    106,372 miles
    Test number
    425217802124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,875 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    104,875 miles
    Test number
    746983331176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass103,456 miles (+5,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    103,456 miles
    Test number
    523986820148
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass98,439 miles (+1,989)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,439 miles
    Test number
    784539319126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass96,450 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    96,450 miles
    Test number
    894841528199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass94,575 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    94,575 miles
    Test number
    190170827137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass93,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    93,823 miles
    Test number
    674975766067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L41 WLM

Does L41 WLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L41 WLM is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L41 WLM?
The MOT on L41 WLM is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L41 WLM done?
L41 WLM was recorded at 205,559 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 5,477 miles a year.
Has L41 WLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L41 WLM has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on L41 WLM 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 L41 WLM find?
L41 WLM passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: underside corroded.

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