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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,497 cc

L77 UTYMOT history

L77 UTY is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 15 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 213,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

L77 UTY blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
213,420 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 UTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 UTY was last recorded at 213,420 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 20,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,353 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
20,067 miles
Average per year
12,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,420 miles
  • 2025 – 193,353 miles
  • 2024 – 171,904 miles
  • 2023 – 160,083 miles
  • 2022 – 146,221 miles
  • 2021 – 135,014 miles
  • 2020 – 134,396 miles
  • 2019 – 128,454 miles
  • 2018 – 119,025 miles
  • 2017 – 97,675 miles
  • 2015 – 79,133 miles
  • 2014 – 67,143 miles
  • 2013 – 48,784 miles
  • 2012 – 41,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,420 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,420 miles (+20,067)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    213,420 miles
    Test number
    374163790978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))
  2. Pass193,353 miles (+21,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    193,353 miles
    Test number
    832498920647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass171,904 miles (+11,821)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    171,904 miles
    Test number
    885487027661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,083 miles (+13,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    160,083 miles
    Test number
    617678145519
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass146,221 miles (+11,207)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    146,221 miles
    Test number
    223724982791
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. Pass135,014 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    135,014 miles
    Test number
    145202253815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass134,396 miles (+5,942)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    134,396 miles
    Test number
    721528165494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,454 miles (+70)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    128,454 miles
    Test number
    919404648935
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs worn
  9. Fail128,384 miles (+9,359)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,384 miles
    Test number
    715929329555
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark assist not working
  10. Pass119,025 miles (+21,350)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    119,025 miles
    Test number
    419806305387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    97,675 miles
    Test number
    417543747084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,675 miles (+18,542)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,675 miles
    Test number
    162353258133
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245-40-18 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  13. Pass79,133 miles (+11,990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,133 miles
    Test number
    538535845150
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass67,143 miles (+12,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,143 miles
    Test number
    205061354370
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass54,354 miles (+5,570)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    54,354 miles
    Test number
    627826204056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,784 miles (+6,972)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,784 miles
    Test number
    567449693056
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSlight oil leak from differential.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass41,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,812 miles
    Test number
    267737302175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L77 UTY

Does L77 UTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 UTY is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 UTY?
The MOT on L77 UTY is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 UTY done?
L77 UTY was recorded at 213,420 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 12,459 miles a year.
Has L77 UTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 UTY has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on L77 UTY 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 L77 UTY find?
L77 UTY passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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