BMW 525
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc
LF02 GKAMOT history
LF02 GKA is a blue petrol BMW 525 first used on 26 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,576 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 86,576 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,268 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF02 GKA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 26 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF02 GKA was last recorded at 86,576 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 1,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,319 miles · 24 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,257 miles
- Average per year
- 3,268 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,576 miles
- 2025 – 85,319 miles
- 2024 – 83,479 miles
- 2023 – 79,844 miles
- 2022 – 76,671 miles
- 2021 – 74,215 miles
- 2020 – 71,460 miles
- 2019 – 67,685 miles
- 2018 – 63,922 miles
- 2017 – 59,079 miles
- 2016 – 55,273 miles
- 2015 – 52,013 miles
- 2014 – 49,275 miles
- 2013 – 44,998 miles
- 2012 – 42,167 miles
- 2011 – 38,119 miles
- 2010 – 35,024 miles
- 2009 – 32,055 miles
- 2008 – 29,041 miles
- 2007 – 24,922 miles
- 2006 – 21,323 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,576 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid reservoir
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Fuel cap/sealing device perished/cracked but not leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,576 miles (+1,257)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 86,576 miles
- Test number
- 404895018238
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bush mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass85,319 miles (+1,840)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 85,319 miles
- Test number
- 314755475908
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,479 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 83,479 miles
- Test number
- 148214825067
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail83,479 miles (+3,635)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,479 miles
- Test number
- 782574865121
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,844 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 79,844 miles
- Test number
- 739232542241
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail79,840 miles (+3,169)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,840 miles
- Test number
- 340881290148
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,671 miles (+1)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 76,671 miles
- Test number
- 850587469598
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device perished/cracked but not leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail76,670 miles (+2,455)6 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,670 miles
- Test number
- 356588916681
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device perished/cracked but not leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass74,215 miles (+2,755)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 74,215 miles
- Test number
- 256168212506
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,460 miles (+3,775)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 71,460 miles
- Test number
- 539820271908
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
Pass67,685 miles (+3,763)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 67,685 miles
- Test number
- 251482391049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,922 miles (+4,843)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 63,922 miles
- Test number
- 665625567060
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass59,079 miles (+3,806)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 59,079 miles
- Test number
- 730511152212
- AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted
Pass55,273 miles (+3,260)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 55,273 miles
- Test number
- 109889122088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,013 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 52,013 miles
- Test number
- 938147405106
- 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)
Fail52,013 miles (+2,738)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,013 miles
- Test number
- 957967705120
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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)
Pass49,275 miles (+4,277)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 49,275 miles
- Test number
- 339601004132
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass44,998 miles (+2,831)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 44,998 miles
- Test number
- 729243803112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,167 miles (+4,048)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 42,167 miles
- Test number
- 866825902112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,119 miles (+3,095)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 38,119 miles
- Test number
- 968528591001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,024 miles (+2,969)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 35,024 miles
- Test number
- 800917400188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,055 miles (+3,014)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 32,055 miles
- Test number
- 732248009113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,041 miles (+4,119)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 29,041 miles
- Test number
- 204933008454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,922 miles (+3,599)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 24,922 miles
- Test number
- 703391417193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,323 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 21,323 miles
- Test number
- 633912916127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LF02 GKA
- Does LF02 GKA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 GKA is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LF02 GKA?
- The MOT on LF02 GKA is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LF02 GKA done?
- LF02 GKA was recorded at 86,576 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,268 miles a year.
- Has LF02 GKA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF02 GKA has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on LF02 GKA 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 LF02 GKA find?
- LF02 GKA passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bush mounting, and 2 more.
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