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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

LB04 JNLMOT history

LB04 JNL is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 18 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 198,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
198,699 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 JNL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 JNL was last recorded at 198,699 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 2,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,691 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,008 miles
Average per year
8,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,699 miles
  • 2025 – 196,691 miles
  • 2024 – 193,313 miles
  • 2023 – 189,632 miles
  • 2022 – 186,882 miles
  • 2021 – 182,986 miles
  • 2020 – 178,863 miles
  • 2019 – 175,381 miles
  • 2018 – 171,692 miles
  • 2017 – 165,517 miles
  • 2016 – 157,380 miles
  • 2015 – 150,266 miles
  • 2014 – 142,930 miles
  • 2013 – 135,816 miles
  • 2012 – 128,892 miles
  • 2011 – 117,605 miles
  • 2010 – 105,314 miles
  • 2009 – 88,440 miles
  • 2008 – 62,628 miles
  • 2007 – 39,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,699 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge and badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge and badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,699 miles (+2,008)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    198,699 miles
    Test number
    818585589731
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge and badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge and badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass196,691 miles (+3,378)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    196,691 miles
    Test number
    252767184156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass193,313 miles (+3,681)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    193,313 miles
    Test number
    322163768093
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass189,632 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    189,632 miles
    Test number
    796899449308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail189,590 miles (+2,708)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,590 miles
    Test number
    630774377875
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass186,882 miles (+3,896)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    186,882 miles
    Test number
    889938356348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass182,986 miles (+4,123)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    182,986 miles
    Test number
    328741957297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass178,863 miles (+3,482)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    178,863 miles
    Test number
    324764427599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass175,381 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    175,381 miles
    Test number
    313874990099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail175,363 miles (+3,671)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,363 miles
    Test number
    382709711109
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass171,692 miles (+6,175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    171,692 miles
    Test number
    936319638651
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass165,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    165,517 miles
    Test number
    206704157954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail165,517 miles (+8,137)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,517 miles
    Test number
    122042374973
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass157,380 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    157,380 miles
    Test number
    337194604678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across body, above axle (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail157,373 miles (+7,107)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,373 miles
    Test number
    360830811464
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across body, above axle (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass150,266 miles (+7,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    150,266 miles
    Test number
    976166657177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass142,930 miles (+7,114)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    142,930 miles
    Test number
    107253104308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass135,816 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    135,816 miles
    Test number
    339950313363
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail135,743 miles (+6,851)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,743 miles
    Test number
    857119693216
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass128,892 miles (+11,287)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    128,892 miles
    Test number
    787984902378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass117,605 miles (+12,291)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    117,605 miles
    Test number
    227285391261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass105,314 miles (+16,874)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    105,314 miles
    Test number
    101106890253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass88,440 miles (+25,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    88,440 miles
    Test number
    951631989298
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass62,628 miles (+23,502)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    62,628 miles
    Test number
    654554088230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,126 miles
    Test number
    833997097232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,126 miles (+3,823)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,126 miles
    Test number
    682577097238
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass35,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,303 miles
    Test number
    810154747197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 JNL

Does LB04 JNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 JNL is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 JNL?
The MOT on LB04 JNL is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 JNL done?
LB04 JNL was recorded at 198,699 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 8,433 miles a year.
Has LB04 JNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 JNL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 JNL 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 LB04 JNL find?
LB04 JNL passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 6 more.

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