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BMW 525

White · Petrol · 1993 · 2,494 cc

L85 GBLMOT history

L85 GBL is a white petrol BMW 525 first used on 25 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 111,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
111,671 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L85 GBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
25 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L85 GBL was last recorded at 111,671 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,786 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
885 miles
Average per year
1,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,671 miles
  • 2025 – 110,786 miles
  • 2024 – 109,494 miles
  • 2023 – 108,544 miles
  • 2022 – 107,536 miles
  • 2021 – 106,612 miles
  • 2020 – 105,029 miles
  • 2019 – 100,179 miles
  • 2018 – 97,806 miles
  • 2017 – 97,647 miles
  • 2016 – 95,788 miles
  • 2015 – 95,741 miles
  • 2014 – 94,174 miles
  • 2013 – 91,042 miles
  • 2012 – 87,875 miles
  • 2011 – 86,662 miles
  • 2010 – 85,007 miles
  • 2009 – 84,135 miles
  • 2008 – 82,536 miles
  • 2007 – 81,336 miles
  • 2006 – 79,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,671 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.

  • Play in inner steering rack joints

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,671 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    111,671 miles
    Test number
    289805759555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,786 miles (+1,292)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,786 miles
    Test number
    986374836499
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass109,494 miles (+950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,494 miles
    Test number
    742977902663
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside Offside

  4. Pass108,544 miles (+1,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,544 miles
    Test number
    816014462651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s off/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,536 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,536 miles
    Test number
    148282099117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass106,612 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,612 miles
    Test number
    272696077732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,029 miles (+4,850)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,029 miles
    Test number
    644010995165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,179 miles (+2,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,179 miles
    Test number
    719749932960
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass97,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,806 miles
    Test number
    340721782480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,806 miles (+159)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,806 miles
    Test number
    790993802153
    • MajorCentral Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass97,647 miles (+1,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,647 miles
    Test number
    341325015082
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass95,788 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,788 miles
    Test number
    492577561875
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner steering rack joints

  13. Fail95,788 miles (+47)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,788 miles
    Test number
    264606186131
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner steering rack joints

  14. Fail95,741 miles (+1,567)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,741 miles
    Test number
    323017740445
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner steering rack joints
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass94,174 miles (+3,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    94,174 miles
    Test number
    478439114489
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush 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)

  16. Pass91,042 miles (+3,167)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    91,042 miles
    Test number
    165220573261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise, front tyres wearing on edges.

  17. Pass87,875 miles (+1,213)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    87,875 miles
    Test number
    729362042229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,662 miles (+1,655)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    86,662 miles
    Test number
    609316661277
    • DangerousNSR tyre has multiple sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass85,007 miles (+872)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    85,007 miles
    Test number
    893558850209
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteKnicks to tyres
    • NoteSlight noise from offside front brake on lock
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front suspension

  20. Pass84,135 miles (+1,599)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    84,135 miles
    Test number
    821961679230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall badly damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass82,536 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    82,536 miles
    Test number
    784117668219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,336 miles (+1,767)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    81,336 miles
    Test number
    121588867248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,569 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    79,569 miles
    Test number
    454221656221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L85 GBL

Does L85 GBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L85 GBL is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L85 GBL?
The MOT on L85 GBL is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L85 GBL done?
L85 GBL was recorded at 111,671 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 1,598 miles a year.
Has L85 GBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L85 GBL has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on L85 GBL 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 L85 GBL find?
L85 GBL passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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