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BMW 525

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,498 cc

L68 WAVMOT history

L68 WAV is a white diesel BMW 525 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 80,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,145 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L68 WAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L68 WAV was last recorded at 80,145 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 4,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,762 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,383 miles
Average per year
1,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,145 miles
  • 2025 – 75,762 miles
  • 2024 – 75,396 miles
  • 2023 – 74,673 miles
  • 2022 – 73,888 miles
  • 2021 – 73,126 miles
  • 2020 – 72,331 miles
  • 2019 – 71,725 miles
  • 2018 – 70,798 miles
  • 2017 – 70,016 miles
  • 2016 – 69,031 miles
  • 2015 – 67,916 miles
  • 2014 – 66,580 miles
  • 2013 – 65,256 miles
  • 2012 – 63,723 miles
  • 2011 – 62,398 miles
  • 2010 – 61,266 miles
  • 2009 – 59,823 miles
  • 2008 – 58,027 miles
  • 2007 – 56,113 miles
  • 2006 – 53,729 miles
  • 2005 – 51,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,145 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of testRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,145 miles (+4,383)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,145 miles
    Test number
    806220950172
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  2. Pass75,762 miles (+366)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,762 miles
    Test number
    828476772412
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  3. Pass75,396 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,396 miles
    Test number
    556554824013
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  4. Fail75,394 miles (+721)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,394 miles
    Test number
    164181089969
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  5. Pass74,673 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,673 miles
    Test number
    230848840593
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail74,673 miles (+785)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,673 miles
    Test number
    835342707885
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass73,888 miles (+762)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,888 miles
    Test number
    624545552097
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,126 miles (+795)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,126 miles
    Test number
    901806943545
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,331 miles (+606)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,331 miles
    Test number
    338391010392
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass71,725 miles (+927)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,725 miles
    Test number
    152496775266
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass70,798 miles (+782)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    70,798 miles
    Test number
    291621815449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass70,016 miles (+985)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,016 miles
    Test number
    829776075683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front & nearside front tyre tread deteriorated

  13. Pass69,031 miles (+1,115)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,031 miles
    Test number
    584403213574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass67,916 miles (+1,336)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    67,916 miles
    Test number
    565554517933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass66,580 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    66,580 miles
    Test number
    425330434466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail66,575 miles (+1,319)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,575 miles
    Test number
    876510314326
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass65,256 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    65,256 miles
    Test number
    755504523358
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail65,248 miles (+1,525)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,248 miles
    Test number
    918998713337
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass63,723 miles (+1,325)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,723 miles
    Test number
    246595822375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  20. Pass62,398 miles (+1,132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,398 miles
    Test number
    656246021358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass61,266 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,266 miles
    Test number
    483794730456
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail61,266 miles (+1,443)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,266 miles
    Test number
    510374030391
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass59,823 miles (+1,796)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    59,823 miles
    Test number
    340044839359
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass58,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    58,027 miles
    Test number
    524737738307
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail58,027 miles (+1,914)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,027 miles
    Test number
    650847838364
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass56,113 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    56,113 miles
    Test number
    341458537394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,729 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    53,729 miles
    Test number
    333318226360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    51,827 miles
    Test number
    472276235343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L68 WAV

Does L68 WAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L68 WAV is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L68 WAV?
The MOT on L68 WAV is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L68 WAV done?
L68 WAV was recorded at 80,145 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 1,369 miles a year.
Has L68 WAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L68 WAV has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L68 WAV 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 L68 WAV find?
L68 WAV passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front coil spring corroded both; nearside front lower vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.

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