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BMW 525

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 2,497 cc

LD08 DKJMOT history

LD08 DKJ is a grey petrol BMW 525 first used on 11 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 100,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
100,967 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 DKJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 DKJ was last recorded at 100,967 miles on 8 May 2026, 11,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,589 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,378 miles
Average per year
5,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,967 miles
  • 2025 – 89,589 miles
  • 2024 – 76,484 miles
  • 2023 – 64,479 miles
  • 2022 – 54,417 miles
  • 2021 – 45,918 miles
  • 2020 – 43,465 miles
  • 2019 – 41,331 miles
  • 2018 – 38,260 miles
  • 2017 – 35,930 miles
  • 2016 – 32,805 miles
  • 2015 – 30,415 miles
  • 2014 – 28,008 miles
  • 2013 – 26,119 miles
  • 2012 – 23,745 miles
  • 2011 – 18,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,967 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,967 miles (+11,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    100,967 miles
    Test number
    872755058636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass89,589 miles (+13,105)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    89,589 miles
    Test number
    799018126368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,484 miles (+12,005)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    76,484 miles
    Test number
    949306350551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    64,479 miles
    Test number
    301813662521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,479 miles (+10,062)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,479 miles
    Test number
    998030301139
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  6. Pass54,417 miles (+8,499)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    54,417 miles
    Test number
    669007584579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,918 miles
    Test number
    199785190779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail45,918 miles (+2,453)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,918 miles
    Test number
    892950472532
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass43,465 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    43,465 miles
    Test number
    191074385237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,331 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    41,331 miles
    Test number
    224786167711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,328 miles (+3,068)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,328 miles
    Test number
    534988885138
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits SEE PRINT OUT (8.2.1.2 (c))
  12. Pass38,260 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,260 miles
    Test number
    502150038000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,930 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,930 miles
    Test number
    569167779544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,805 miles (+2,390)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,805 miles
    Test number
    937670105493
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake has slight travel
  15. Pass30,415 miles (+2,407)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    30,415 miles
    Test number
    317438435192
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass28,008 miles (+1,889)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    28,008 miles
    Test number
    178213754185
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass26,119 miles (+2,374)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,119 miles
    Test number
    366209843151
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass23,745 miles (+4,849)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,745 miles
    Test number
    826436042131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,896 miles
    Test number
    808711651173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 DKJ

Does LD08 DKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 DKJ is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 DKJ?
The MOT on LD08 DKJ is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 DKJ done?
LD08 DKJ was recorded at 100,967 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 5,494 miles a year.
Has LD08 DKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 DKJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 DKJ 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 LD08 DKJ find?
LD08 DKJ passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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