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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,497 cc

L8 LWAMOT history

L8 LWA is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 188,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2023.

L8 LWA silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2024
Mileage
188,135 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 LWA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 LWA was last recorded at 188,135 miles on 18 Mar 2023, 5,978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,157 miles · 16 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
5,978 miles
Average per year
5,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 188,135 miles
  • 2022 – 182,157 miles
  • 2021 – 178,008 miles
  • 2020 – 174,973 miles
  • 2019 – 171,135 miles
  • 2018 – 164,122 miles
  • 2017 – 157,455 miles
  • 2016 – 152,112 miles
  • 2015 – 148,825 miles
  • 2014 – 144,796 miles
  • 2013 – 139,422 miles
  • 2012 – 134,520 miles
  • 2011 – 129,061 miles
  • 2010 – 120,782 miles
  • 2009 – 114,174 miles
  • 2008 – 105,266 miles
  • 2007 – 96,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,135 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,135 miles (+5,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    188,135 miles
    Test number
    835358569369
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass182,157 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    182,157 miles
    Test number
    132247345126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass178,008 miles (+3,035)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    178,008 miles
    Test number
    767295382881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass174,973 miles (+3,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    174,973 miles
    Test number
    364832226013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass171,135 miles (+7,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    171,135 miles
    Test number
    312158106786
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass164,122 miles (+6,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    164,122 miles
    Test number
    522723458954
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass157,455 miles (+5,343)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    157,455 miles
    Test number
    318553733178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  8. Pass152,112 miles (+3,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    152,112 miles
    Test number
    414398731334
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel slight play

  9. Pass148,825 miles (+4,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    148,825 miles
    Test number
    167262265469
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail144,796 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,796 miles
    Test number
    629925454079
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  11. Pass144,796 miles (+5,374)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    144,796 miles
    Test number
    726425354026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,422 miles (+4,902)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    139,422 miles
    Test number
    516528963010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,520 miles (+5,459)1 dangerous8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    134,520 miles
    Test number
    459505942067
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre bauld on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth washers weak
    • NoteSlight buldge in offside front tyre outer wall

  14. Pass129,061 miles (+8,279)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    129,061 miles
    Test number
    978207411063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront wipers split
    • NoteNearside front drop link boots split

  15. Pass120,782 miles (+148)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    120,782 miles
    Test number
    702697940073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  16. Fail120,634 miles (+6,460)3 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,634 miles
    Test number
    933216430076
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  17. Pass114,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    114,174 miles
    Test number
    582529739011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail114,174 miles (+8,908)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,174 miles
    Test number
    813009639056
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass105,266 miles (+8,569)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    105,266 miles
    Test number
    761727638054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    96,697 miles
    Test number
    901348237076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 LWA

Does L8 LWA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 LWA expired on 20 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 LWA?
The MOT on L8 LWA expired on 20 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 LWA done?
L8 LWA was recorded at 188,135 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2023, an average of 5,677 miles a year.
Has L8 LWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 LWA has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2014.
Has the mileage on L8 LWA 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 L8 LWA find?
L8 LWA passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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