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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L6 OSNMOT history

L6 OSN is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 29 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 168,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
168,812 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 OSN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 OSN was last recorded at 168,812 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 4,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
163,824 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,988 miles
Average per year
11,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,812 miles
  • 2025 – 163,824 miles
  • 2024 – 148,535 miles
  • 2023 – 138,626 miles
  • 2022 – 131,907 miles
  • 2021 – 127,139 miles
  • 2020 – 104,743 miles
  • 2019 – 96,770 miles
  • 2018 – 87,236 miles
  • 2017 – 72,654 miles
  • 2016 – 45,506 miles
  • 2015 – 32,566 miles
  • 2014 – 20,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,812 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryTPMS ight on

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,812 miles (+4,988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    168,812 miles
    Test number
    702171787428
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS ight on

  2. Pass163,824 miles (+15,289)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    163,824 miles
    Test number
    417822169660
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Headlamp lens slightly defective head light has crack in lens small at bottom (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle rear bushes slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play n/side front bottom ball joint has small play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    148,535 miles
    Test number
    149351774427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail148,535 miles (+9,909)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,535 miles
    Test number
    625098160780
    • Repaired at testRear Reversing lamp inoperative rear reversing light not working (4.6.1 (a))

  5. Pass138,626 miles (+6,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,626 miles
    Test number
    134111586275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass131,907 miles (+4,768)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,907 miles
    Test number
    746011759642
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass127,139 miles (+22,396)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,139 miles
    Test number
    821673135101
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocker covers split
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slight cuts in outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass104,743 miles (+7,973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,743 miles
    Test number
    871101445021
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass96,770 miles (+9,534)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    96,770 miles
    Test number
    246994831268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,236 miles (+14,582)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,236 miles
    Test number
    727859624260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,654 miles (+27,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    72,654 miles
    Test number
    296149171794
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass45,506 miles (+12,940)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    45,506 miles
    Test number
    384134290295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,566 miles (+3,574)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,566 miles
    Test number
    727356585277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,992 miles (+8,283)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,992 miles
    Test number
    768799605023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,709 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    20,709 miles
    Test number
    567655714040
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres on 3mm

Questions about L6 OSN

Does L6 OSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 OSN is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 OSN?
The MOT on L6 OSN is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 OSN done?
L6 OSN was recorded at 168,812 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 11,613 miles a year.
Has L6 OSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 OSN has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L6 OSN 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 L6 OSN find?
L6 OSN passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; tpms ight on.

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