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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,497 cc

L99 MDBMOT history

L99 MDB is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 19 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 273,234 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2026
Mileage
273,234 km
At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 MDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 MDB was last recorded at 273,234 km on 7 Feb 2025, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
273,234 km · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 273,234 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass273,234 km
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass273,234 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    273,234 km
    Test number
    570090232905
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail273,234 km2 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,234 km
    Test number
    114133095889
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass167,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    167,038 miles
    Test number
    841106167833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail167,038 miles (+3,315)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,038 miles
    Test number
    634647685412
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass163,723 miles (+3,272)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    163,723 miles
    Test number
    337898940861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass160,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    160,451 miles
    Test number
    391544716507
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. Fail160,450 miles (+7,074)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,450 miles
    Test number
    520681385332
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. Pass153,376 miles (+8,191)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    153,376 miles
    Test number
    193206922455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,185 miles (+20,512)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,185 miles
    Test number
    449012203445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,673 miles (+17,039)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    124,673 miles
    Test number
    790108926518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,634 miles (+10,213)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    107,634 miles
    Test number
    914618203978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,421 miles (+4,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    97,421 miles
    Test number
    316083376423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And slight perishing on side walls (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass92,935 miles (+9,945)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    92,935 miles
    Test number
    404144956799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,990 miles (+9,689)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,990 miles
    Test number
    646057694254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,301 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,301 miles
    Test number
    757378993279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,233 miles (+6,705)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,233 miles
    Test number
    427826993206
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  17. Pass66,528 miles (+18,708)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,528 miles
    Test number
    547376682288
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • NoteO/S front tyre has cut to inner sidewall
  18. Pass47,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,820 miles
    Test number
    876221671163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L99 MDB

Does L99 MDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L99 MDB expired on 6 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L99 MDB?
The MOT on L99 MDB expired on 6 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L99 MDB done?
L99 MDB was recorded at 273,234 km at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025.
Has L99 MDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 MDB has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L99 MDB 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 L99 MDB find?
L99 MDB passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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