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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,497 cc

LK04 ZNZMOT history

LK04 ZNZ is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 19 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 134,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2026
Mileage
134,900 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 ZNZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 ZNZ was last recorded at 134,900 miles on 19 Feb 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,895 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,900 miles
  • 2024 – 122,569 miles
  • 2023 – 115,800 miles
  • 2022 – 110,157 miles
  • 2021 – 96,943 miles
  • 2019 – 76,569 miles
  • 2018 – 68,532 miles
  • 2017 – 62,397 miles
  • 2016 – 53,841 miles
  • 2015 – 49,339 miles
  • 2014 – 44,673 miles
  • 2013 – 40,524 miles
  • 2012 – 35,830 miles
  • 2011 – 31,811 miles
  • 2010 – 27,363 miles
  • 2009 – 23,755 miles
  • 2008 – 20,395 miles
  • 2007 – 15,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,900 miles
  • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive throughout the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (from the centre to the rear) (1.1.11 (c))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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,900 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    134,900 miles
    Test number
    174084563725
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive throughout the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (from the centre to the rear) (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail134,895 miles (+12,326)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,895 miles
    Test number
    285743219447
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive throughout the engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (from the centre to the rear) (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass122,569 miles (+6,769)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    122,569 miles
    Test number
    209034273202
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge’s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge’s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass115,800 miles (+5,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,800 miles
    Test number
    960397451389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass110,157 miles (+13,214)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,157 miles
    Test number
    967953889811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,943 miles (+20,374)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,943 miles
    Test number
    522049155351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,569 miles
    Test number
    780546837934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,569 miles (+8,037)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,569 miles
    Test number
    965618450747
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass68,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    68,532 miles
    Test number
    820262814443
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Fail68,532 miles (+6,135)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,532 miles
    Test number
    933635469495
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Pass62,397 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    62,397 miles
    Test number
    135178316386
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCovers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking slightly

  12. Fail62,397 miles (+8,556)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,397 miles
    Test number
    206314171632
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper joint exposed on full lock (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper joint exposed on full lock (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCovers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear differential leaking slightly

  13. Pass53,841 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    53,841 miles
    Test number
    498137610322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail53,841 miles (+4,502)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,841 miles
    Test number
    795256007298
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass49,339 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,339 miles
    Test number
    733235235920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,673 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,673 miles
    Test number
    425372634422
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass44,673 miles (+4,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    44,673 miles
    Test number
    479462334408
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass40,524 miles (+4,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    40,524 miles
    Test number
    868066733308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass35,830 miles (+4,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,830 miles
    Test number
    477184032426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  20. Pass31,811 miles (+4,448)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,811 miles
    Test number
    889463531362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,363 miles (+3,608)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,363 miles
    Test number
    303331130399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,755 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,755 miles
    Test number
    154414439337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,395 miles
    Test number
    724808538393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail20,395 miles (+2,469)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,395 miles
    Test number
    891067038365
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

  25. Pass17,926 miles (+2,313)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,926 miles
    Test number
    654443238157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail15,613 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,613 miles
    Test number
    652276537195
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass15,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    15,613 miles
    Test number
    763976737131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 ZNZ

Does LK04 ZNZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 ZNZ expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 ZNZ?
The MOT on LK04 ZNZ expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 ZNZ done?
LK04 ZNZ was recorded at 134,900 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2025, an average of 6,714 miles a year.
Has LK04 ZNZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 ZNZ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LK04 ZNZ 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 LK04 ZNZ find?
LK04 ZNZ passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2025 with 5 advisories: drive belt worn, but not excessively; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 2 more.

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