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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,497 cc

LL03 UVMMOT history

LL03 UVM is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 4 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 212,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2022.

LL03 UVM black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2023
Mileage
212,001 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 UVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 UVM was last recorded at 212,001 miles on 22 Oct 2022, 1,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,732 miles · 17 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,269 miles
Average per year
11,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 212,001 miles
  • 2021 – 210,732 miles
  • 2020 – 203,160 miles
  • 2019 – 195,777 miles
  • 2018 – 185,570 miles
  • 2017 – 173,541 miles
  • 2016 – 164,182 miles
  • 2015 – 156,086 miles
  • 2014 – 147,847 miles
  • 2013 – 130,234 miles
  • 2012 – 103,504 miles
  • 2011 – 83,128 miles
  • 2010 – 73,067 miles
  • 2009 – 61,963 miles
  • 2008 – 50,381 miles
  • 2007 – 39,000 miles
  • 2006 – 27,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,001 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,001 miles (+1,269)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    212,001 miles
    Test number
    640899058799
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  2. Pass210,732 miles (+7,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    210,732 miles
    Test number
    329528766028
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder sealed under side

  3. Pass203,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    203,160 miles
    Test number
    662175016341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail203,160 miles (+7,383)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,160 miles
    Test number
    356817617761
    • MajorNearside Fuel pipe leaking on floor (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake needs adjustment

  5. Pass195,777 miles (+10,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    195,777 miles
    Test number
    258342131579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass185,570 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    185,570 miles
    Test number
    832002992241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail185,564 miles (+12,023)4 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,564 miles
    Test number
    358830734568
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass173,541 miles (+9,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    173,541 miles
    Test number
    390418588121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass164,182 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    164,182 miles
    Test number
    335423474876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail164,182 miles (+8,096)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,182 miles
    Test number
    226750561723
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass156,086 miles (+8,239)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    156,086 miles
    Test number
    475715595118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass147,847 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    147,847 miles
    Test number
    766332694105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail147,847 miles (+17,613)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,847 miles
    Test number
    416362294126
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass130,234 miles (+664)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    130,234 miles
    Test number
    388447703277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail129,570 miles (+26,066)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,570 miles
    Test number
    488954593120
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass103,504 miles (+20,376)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    103,504 miles
    Test number
    208336592154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,128 miles (+10,061)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    83,128 miles
    Test number
    405259281178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,067 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,067 miles
    Test number
    283158310212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,772 miles (+10,809)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,772 miles
    Test number
    510155000241
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass61,963 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    61,963 miles
    Test number
    513782119254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,962 miles (+11,581)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,962 miles
    Test number
    512141019264
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass50,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    50,381 miles
    Test number
    184753618225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,381 miles (+11,381)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,381 miles
    Test number
    322152418219
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass39,000 miles (+11,561)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,000 miles
    Test number
    981953017261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,439 miles
    Test number
    643532416259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 UVM

Does LL03 UVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL03 UVM expired on 21 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL03 UVM?
The MOT on LL03 UVM expired on 21 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL03 UVM done?
LL03 UVM was recorded at 212,001 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2022, an average of 11,374 miles a year.
Has LL03 UVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 UVM has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LL03 UVM 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 LL03 UVM find?
LL03 UVM passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2022 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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