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BMW 525

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

L5 DKAMOT history

L5 DKA is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 161,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2022.

L5 DKA grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2023
Mileage
161,267 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 DKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 DKA was last recorded at 161,267 miles on 1 Feb 2022, 7,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,557 miles · 6 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
7,710 miles
Average per year
8,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 161,267 miles
  • 2021 – 153,557 miles
  • 2019 – 143,496 miles
  • 2018 – 136,613 miles
  • 2017 – 122,809 miles
  • 2016 – 108,713 miles
  • 2015 – 97,725 miles
  • 2014 – 85,864 miles
  • 2013 – 78,647 miles
  • 2012 – 75,021 miles
  • 2009 – 71,372 miles
  • 2008 – 55,856 miles
  • 2007 – 32,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,267 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak from rear differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,267 miles (+7,710)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    161,267 miles
    Test number
    633689415038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,557 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    153,557 miles
    Test number
    133712819063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail153,407 miles (+9,911)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,407 miles
    Test number
    235819421513
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass143,496 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,496 miles
    Test number
    806700995958
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail143,496 miles (+6,883)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,496 miles
    Test number
    295959825842
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass136,613 miles (+13,804)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    136,613 miles
    Test number
    123742977198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,809 miles (+14,096)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    122,809 miles
    Test number
    227045797713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,713 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    108,713 miles
    Test number
    284410532320
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear differential

  9. Fail108,615 miles (+10,890)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,615 miles
    Test number
    746278454030
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear differential

  10. Pass97,725 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,725 miles
    Test number
    567367985066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail97,723 miles (+1,052)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,723 miles
    Test number
    625323885082
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass96,671 miles (+10,807)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,671 miles
    Test number
    107870335077
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass85,864 miles (+7,217)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    85,864 miles
    Test number
    596930534082
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass78,647 miles (+3,626)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    78,647 miles
    Test number
    616630783024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOff side front chassie damaged

  15. Pass75,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,021 miles
    Test number
    168542182063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail75,021 miles (+3,649)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,021 miles
    Test number
    699342682027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass71,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,372 miles
    Test number
    733028849183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,372 miles (+15,516)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,372 miles
    Test number
    924571249173
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass55,856 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,856 miles
    Test number
    651263648115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,854 miles (+2,086)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,854 miles
    Test number
    361852748170
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • NoteOffside rear outer track cotrol arm ball pin shows slight free play

  21. Pass53,768 miles (+21,153)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,768 miles
    Test number
    641496558017
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass32,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,615 miles
    Test number
    834863857091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 DKA

Does L5 DKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 DKA expired on 5 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 DKA?
The MOT on L5 DKA expired on 5 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 DKA done?
L5 DKA was recorded at 161,267 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2022, an average of 8,609 miles a year.
Has L5 DKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 DKA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on L5 DKA 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 L5 DKA find?
L5 DKA passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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